The role of Cargo Agents is to arrange and track cargo and freight for trains, airlines and trucking companies. Cargo Agents generally work only with air travel and although this job description sounds simple enough it rarely is. Cargo Agents typically schedule and co-ordinate shipping for customers. The agents will typically keep information about the cargo being shipped such as their weight, type and dimensions. Agents are usually called upon to go above and beyond their generic job roll and perform miscellaneous tasks, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Most Cargo Agents work for or alongside freight companies organizing the shipments and ensuring they are delivered to the destination on time. Cargo Agents also work for product manufactures in order to ship these products to stores across the country or the world. A typical agent earns between $20,000 and $55,000. In addition to the pay, most Cargo Agents are entitled other company benefits and many companies even pay for their uniforms. A career as Cargo Agent is a lucrative option for those who wish to get in to a profession that does not require degree.
Thus, the role of a cargo agent can be an extremely interesting and challenging one, especially if the potential Cargo Agent really likes planes and air cargo.