Is being a freight forwarder a good fit for you?
Arranges for goods to be shipped by road, sea or air. Compares prices and routes, follows the rules for moving cargo between countries, and books storage and transport.
What the work involves
- Negotiates shipping prices with the companies that move the freight.
- Arranges safe transport for delicate loads like live animals, food or medicines.
- Tells clients about shipping options, timelines and rules that affect their goods.
- Sorts out the taxes, fees and paperwork needed to get goods through customs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a freight forwarder is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.