Freight Forwarders
Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Freight Forwarders role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Freight Forwarder → Technician Freight Forwarder → Senior Technician Freight Forwarder → Lead Technician Freight Forwarder
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
73K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,520 - $45,595/year With equity/bonuses: $40,172 - $54,714 Top markets (SF/NYC): $41,998 - $54,714 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers. 10am, Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $25,564 - $41,036 Year 2-3: Junior level $45,595 - $51,937 Year 4-6: Mid level $51,937 - $56,310 Year 7-10: Senior level $56,310 - $66,932 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Freight Forwarder genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Coordination You communicate clearly with…
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