Description
Organise the distribution of the cargo, also known as 'forwarding'. Take into account the instructions of the client and determine where regular routing or various routings may be required.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 5 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Ship plannerShip planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order…
- Forwarding managerForwarding managers plan and organise cargo shipments within national and international areas. They communicate with carriers and negotiate the best way to send the cargo to its de…
- Inland water transport general managerInland water transport general managers coordinate the administrative and dispatching activities that occur in the context of inland water transport. They check availability, liais…
- Distribution centre dispatcherDistribution centre dispatchers ensure efficient shipping of manufactured goods. They stipulate routes and complete shipping documents. They work with truck drivers, shipping compa…
Optional for
- ShipbrokerShipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market m…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026