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Also known as: Air Cargo Agent, Air Export Agent, Air Export Clerk, Air Export Coordinator
You arrive at your office in Houston, the air already buzzing, and grab a coffee. Your monitor lights up with overnight emails from Asia, immediately signaling urgent updates. You open your Transport Management System, CargoWise, prioritizing today’s tasks: clearing inbound containers, booking outbound air freight. The phone rings—it’s a client asking for an update on their electronics shipment currently awaiting customs clearance.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+6.2%
US average: +3.5%
9,000
per year (US)
100,300
in 2025 → 106,400 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The outlook for Freight Forwarders is growing rapidly, with about 9,000 job openings expected each year through 2035 and a projected employment growth of 6.2%. The median annual wage is $52,260. With experience, you can advance to roles like Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Manager, specializing in broader aspects of product movement.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$52,260
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Operations Management
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Operations Management and Supervision
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