Keep written records of cargo

Description

Keep written records of the quantity of goods loaded or unloaded. Track times, dates and tasks completed.

Alternative labels

keep written records of cargo loaded and unloaded
maintain written record of freight activities
maintain written record of cargo activities
keep written records of shipments loaded or unloaded
keep written records of shipments
complete written records for shipments
ensure a written record of cargo activities
produce written records for cargo
keep written records of freight
keep written records of freight loaded and unloaded

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Keep written records of cargo is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Mail clerk: Mail clerks perform mail handling, sorting, recording and other duties in connection with mail services from post offices or related organisations. They keep records of the incoming and outgoing packages and letters in the establishment.

Optional skill

Keep written records of cargo is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Shunter: Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons, making or splitting up trains in shunting yards or sidings. They operate according to the technical features, such as controlling movement via a remote control device.
Shipping agent: Shipping agents represent the ship owner in a foreign port. They make sure customs is cleared in a timely manner so that the cargo doesn’t have to stay too long in the port. Shipping agents also ensure that insurance, licences and other formalities are in order.

 


 

References

  1. Keep written records of cargo – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022