Transport and Despatch Clerks

Transport and Despatch Clerks verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods, prepare goods for despatch, arrange clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and arrange shipment of cargo for export.

Fun facts

Moderate Future Growth
1356 Weekly Pay Before Tax
88% full-time Full-Time Share
35% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by transport and despatch clerks. A few are listed below:

identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifying them against consignment records
ensuring outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
arranging internal distribution of goods received
organising the despatch of goods with completed documentation
maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched
examining shipping documents and verifying cargo to be released
recording customs clearance requirements and authorising collection of cargo
calculating storage and clearance charges and billing customers
receiving details of outgoing cargo, and arranging bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers
providing information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods

Specific occupations

Despatching and Receiving Clerk
Import-Export Clerk
Customs Broker
Despatch Clerk
Freight Clerk
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Truck Despatcher
Bond Clerk
Customs Agent
Wharf Tally Clerk
Aircraft Load Controller

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