SOC 43-5011
Cargo and Freight Agents
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ66/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ97,800
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$50K
$37K โ $76K
Projected Growth
๐+8.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค69/100
High exposure
๐ก Cargo and Freight Agents face a risk score of 66/100 โ 22 points above the national average of 44. With 69/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 66/100, Cargo and Freight Agents faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 97,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics and handling confidential and politically sensitive information to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cargo and Freight Agents?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated invoice and expense processing
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
Building trust-based relationships with executives
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
๐ป Technology Skills
Procurement software
Office suite software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
Administrative
Customer and Personal Service
Geography
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 71% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 65% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 63% |