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Shipping Agents

Descriptions & Duties

  • Shipping Agents buy and sell shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of their own company or for customers on a commission basis. They usually take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. They prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Shipping knowledge and skills

Shipping Agents must always apply professional knowledge and skills in shipping to solve issues and problems at work. They must be able to track delivery progress of shipments.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Secondary school education or above

Experience

  • 1-2 years of experience in related field

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$110,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Shipping Agents usually work in offices during regular business hours.

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