Will AI replace Freight Forwarders?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.

Time left: 3 years and 10 months · Group: Office and Administrative Support

The official job description

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What freight forwarders do all day (for now)

• Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
• Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
• Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
• Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
• Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
• Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.

Also known as

Air Cargo Agent, Air Export Agent, Air Export Clerk, Air Export Coordinator, Air Freight Forwarder, Cargo Agent, Domestic Freight Forwarder, Export Clerk

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace freight forwarders?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 3 years and 10 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces freight forwarders?

3 years and 10 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which freight forwarders tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs. The rest follows.

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