# Freight Forwarders > Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation. - Code: 43-5011.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 43-5011) - Family: [Office & Administrative Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-43), one of its 55 occupations - Tasks: 31 tasks (23 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/43-5011.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/43-5011.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers. Core task · Task 17693 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies. Core task · Task 17684 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance. Core task · Task 17700 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments. Core task · Task 17689 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin. Core task · Task 17687 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Complete customs paperwork. Core task · Task 17701 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation. Core task · Task 17696 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs. Core task · Task 17680 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved. Core task · Task 17686 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations. Core task · Task 17683 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 11. 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. Core task · Task 19830 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another. Core task · Task 17681 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges. Core task · Task 17695 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Monitor or record locations of goods in transit. Core task · Task 17692 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 15. Keep records of goods dispatched or received. Core task · Task 17690 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 16. Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks. Core task · Task 17682 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Obtain or arrange cargo insurance. Core task · Task 17694 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 18. Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers. Core task · Task 17688 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 19. Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters. Core task · Task 17703 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 20. Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers. Core task · Task 17704 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 21. Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods. Core task · Task 17698 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 22. Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements. Core task · Task 17699 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 23. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping. Core task · Task 17691 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 24. Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs. Supplemental task · Task 17697 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 25. Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance. Supplemental task · Task 17705 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 26. Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs. Supplemental task · Task 17702 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 27. Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts. Supplemental task · Task 19832 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 28. Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions. Supplemental task · Task 19833 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2024 29. Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact. Supplemental task · Task 19829 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2024 30. Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods. Supplemental task · Task 19831 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 31. Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements. 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