Freight Forwarders

Job Description:

Freight Forwarders are responsible for the safe transportation of freight from one destination to another by ship or by road or railways from a particular destination to the ports from where the containers are loaded on to the ships. They function as a linkage between the client and the shipping company. They are also responsible for documentation such as bills of landings, import and export licenses, specialized packaging and warehousing and other such formalities. 

Educational Qualification:

Graduates preferably with diploma in Shipping.

Opening:

With the ever–increasing volumes in International Trade, there is no dearth of opportunities in the Shipping Industry within the country as well as abroad. There are hundreds of shipping companies in all the major trading centres of the country as well as abroad. Government organisations such as the Shipping Corporation of India also provide job opportunities in this area.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 5,500 per month (excluding other allowances)