Ocean import representative vs cargo agent

The differences between ocean import representatives and cargo agents can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an ocean import representative has an average salary of $43,214, which is higher than the $35,411 average annual salary of a cargo agent.

The top three skills for an ocean import representative include customer service, forwarders and customs regulations. The most important skills for a cargo agent are security procedures, data entry, and customer service.

Ocean import representative vs cargo agent overview

	Ocean Import Representative	Cargo Agent
Yearly salary	$43,214	$35,411
Hourly rate	$20.78	$17.02
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	1,049	27,874
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Ocean import representative vs cargo agent salary

Ocean import representatives and cargo agents have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ocean Import Representative	Cargo Agent
Average salary	$43,214	$35,411
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $61,000	Between $27,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	San Diego, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	United Service Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between ocean import representative and cargo agent education

There are a few differences between an ocean import representative and a cargo agent in terms of educational background:

	Ocean Import Representative	Cargo Agent
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ocean import representative vs cargo agent demographics

Here are the differences between ocean import representatives' and cargo agents' demographics:

	Ocean Import Representative	Cargo Agent
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%	Male, 68.6% Female, 31.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 17.9% White, 44.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.0% Unknown, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 27.5% Asian, 14.1% White, 44.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between ocean import representative and cargo agent duties and responsibilities

Ocean import representative example responsibilities.

Coordinate and administer the selection and use of customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Act as liaison between logistics, carries and customers.
Create and deploy the process for LCL consolidation onsite to multiple destinations which help improved company efficiency.
Work with import brokers and freight forwarders to insure import documentation are distributed correctly in a timely manner.
Ensure accuracy of direct mail processing and preparation operations in accordance with DHL requirements, customer requests, and establish procedures.
Release consolidation freight to CFS locations.

Cargo agent example responsibilities.

Manage and carry out specific program and regulatory activities such as enforcing hazmat and weight restrictions.
Maintain compliance issues relate to TSA, FAA, and cargo operations for several major airlines.
Handle various amounts of freight including both FTL, LTL, dry, refrigerate, flatb, and intermodal.
Practice safe conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures by adhering to strict TSA, IATA, and DCOM regulations.
Set up containers for USPS mail.
Handle accounts that require FDA clearance.

Ocean import representative vs cargo agent skills

Common ocean import representative skills

Customer Service, 42%
Forwarders, 9%
Customs Regulations, 8%
Customs Brokers, 7%
LCL, 4%
FCL, 4%

Common cargo agent skills

Security Procedures, 18%
Data Entry, 17%
Customer Service, 8%
Freight Shipments, 7%
Computer System, 7%
Air Freight, 4%

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