Salary Breakdown
Freight Forwarders
Average
$45,550
ANNUAL
$21.90
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,020
ANNUAL
$14.44
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,400
ANNUAL
$22.31
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,390
ANNUAL
$29.51
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Freight Forwarders
2,760
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Freight Forwarders
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Top Expected Tasks
Freight Forwarders
01
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
02
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
03
Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
04
Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
05
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
06
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
07
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
08
Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
09
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
10
Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
11
Complete customs paperwork.
12
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Freight Forwarders
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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