Activities vary depending on the type and size of employer but typically include:
investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security;
arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination;
negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes;
offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units;
arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim;
offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections;
arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client;
utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods;
arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door;
acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures;
dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies;
arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services;
maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis;
maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
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investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security;
arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination;
negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes;
offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units;
arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim;
offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections;
arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client;
utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods;
arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door;
acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures;
dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies;
arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services;
maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis;
maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
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| Date Posted: | 2017-12-14 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Logistics and Transportation |
| Company Industry: | Distributions and Logistics |
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| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Baccalauréat |
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