Shipping Knowledge and Skills
Shipping officers must be able to understand the I/E procedure & regulation, L/C & banking document handling and Tradelink declaration.
Shipping Officers
Descriptions & Duties
- Shipping Officers monitor all shipments in transit to ensure timely arrival of goods and documents. They liaise and communicate with freight forwarder and local delivery agents for arranging order, shipment & customs matters. They verify and negotiate the best transportation cost with carrier.
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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Problem-solving skills
Shipping Officers must be able to provide creative solutions not address any complex problems arise in shipping logistics.
Leadership skills
Shipping Officers should be competently supervise and lead the shipping staff, making decisions with minimal oversight from management.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A higher diploma or a degree in logistics or related disciplines
Experience
2 to 3 years of relevant experience in transport and logistics
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$80,000
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Shipping Officers usually work in offices during regular business hours.
