Remote Air & Ocean Freight Specialist (CargoWise)

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Agent for a fully remote role anywhere in the USA. You will manage international shipments from start to finish, coordinating with carriers and overseas agents while ensuring timely updates to customers.

The role requires hands-on experience in air and ocean freight, imports/exports, and proficiency with CargoWise. Independence, strong communication, and meticulous documentation are essential for success

Qualifications

• Experience in international freight forwarding.
• Hands-on experience with air and ocean freight.
• Experience with imports and exports.
• Strong knowledge of CargoWise.
• Good understanding of international shipping documentation and processes.
• Experience working with carriers, overseas agents and customers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage international air and ocean import and export shipments
• Handle shipments from booking through final delivery
• Coordinate with airlines, steamship lines, NVOCCs, overseas agents and truckers
• Prepare and process shipping documentation
• Manage pre-alerts, arrival notices and shipment releases
• Coordinate customs clearance with brokers where required
• Monitor shipment milestones, cut-offs and delivery deadlines
• Provide proactive updates to customers
• Resolve delays, documentation issues and operational problems
• Maintain accurate files and shipment information within CargoWise
• Complete files accurately for billing and operational closure

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Remote work

Independence

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Agent for a fully remote role anywhere in the USA. You will manage international shipments from start to finish, coordinating with carriers and overseas agents while ensuring timely updates to customers.

The role requires hands-on experience in air and ocean freight, imports/exports, and proficiency with CargoWise. Independence, strong communication, and meticulous documentation are essential for success