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?
Route planner
28%
#112 / 623
View rankingRoute planner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Optimise, windows and capacity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Restrictions, tolls and the right vehicle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The salesperson who promises and the plan that will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Recalc, incidents and the next day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The warehouse, the cut-off and not leaving the last one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it fits, and not blowing the hours.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
- optimise routes
- delivery windows
- tolls
- vehicle capacity
- recalc
- traffic restrictions
- warehouse cut-off
- driving hours
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 4323