Automation index
How much of a Freight forwarder’s job can AI already do?
A booking comes earlier. The box leaving and not sticking in customs do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Freight forwarder
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#124 / 623
View rankingFreight forwarder
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Booking, freight and the B/L.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Customs, HS and the entry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The client, the delay and the ship that will not wait.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Insurance, incidents and the claim.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The consolidator, the slot and not overbooking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it leaves, and not sticking in customs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- bookings
- bills of lading
- customs entry
- HS codes
- freight
- cargo insurance
- consolidate
- transit incidents
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331
IS WORK OVER?
Air cargo agent
27%
#129 / 623
View rankingAir cargo agent
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
AWB, weight and the flight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Acceptance, screening and what cannot fly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
ULD, build-up and the cut-off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Customs, transits and the one that misses the flight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the urgent and not overbooking the hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Board on time, and not leaving it on the ramp.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- AWB
- cargo screening
- ULD
- cut-off
- build-up
- air transits
- weight and volume
- the hold
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331