O*NET-SOC 43-5011.01

Freight Forwarders

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.508/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2024
Negotiation2.B.1.d3.2508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.6208/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.Core4908/2024
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.Core4908/2024
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.Core4908/2024
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.Core4908/2024
Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.Core4808/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.7511/2023
Enterprising3.9211/2023
Realistic3.3411/2023
Investigative2.4311/2023
Social1.8911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.