| Job Title |
Booking Clerk |
| Job Description |
Books Outbound Freight Shipments To Ensure Maximum Use Of
Available Cargo Space On Company Ships: Obtains Cargo Data From
Shipper, Such As Type, Tonnage, Destination, And Shipping Date,
In Order To Determine Allocation Of Cargo And Fully Utilize
Capacity Of Each Ship. Consults Booking Sheet To Ascertain
Availability Of Cargo Space. Informs Shipper Of Ship's Name On
Which Cargo Is Booked, Sailing Date, And Cargo Delivery Date.
Records Cargo Data On Booking Control Sheet, Listing Tonnage,
Type Of Cargo, Shipper's Name, And Cargo Destination. May Be
Designated According To Type Of Cargo Booked As Container-cargo
Clerk (water Trans.); General-cargo Clerk (water Trans.);
Refrigerated-cargo Clerk (water Trans.).
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