Freight Specialist Position Available In Queens, New York

Freight SpecialistResearch rates, routes and modes of transport for shipment of client products whether by air, land or sea. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Confer with potential customers regarding shipping needs and advise customers on types of services offered to meet their needs and assist them in the calculation of accurate weight and volume and advise cost of goods to be moved. Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments. Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin. Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers. Advise on proper packaging and labeling of exported goods. Prepare invoices and cost quotations for freight transportation. Select shipment routes, based on the nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs. Keep records of goods dispatched or received. Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers. Monitor or record locations of goods in transit. Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks. Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers. Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations. Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements. Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another. Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges. Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs. Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping. Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters. Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargo, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies. Obtain or arrange cargo insurance. Complete customs paperwork. Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance. Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance. Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements when necessary. Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact. Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts. Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods and recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts. Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions. Direct, coordinate, and review sales and service accounting and record-keeping, as well as receiving and shipping activity data. Maintain current information on tariffs, licenses, and restrictions. Provide management input on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business and compliance with international shipping regulations.

Salary:

$68,910.00 per year Minimum requirements: 6 years of experience in the international shipping industry that provided a clear and in-depth understanding of international shipping regulations.

Respond to:

Ming Szeto, President, US

PACIFIC TRANSPORT INC., 36-36

Main Street, Suite 6R, Flushing, NY 11354

Minimum Salary:

68,910.00

Maximum Salary:

68,910.00

Salary Unit:

Yearly