Automation index
How much of a Ship agent’s job can AI already do?
An ETA comes earlier. Clearing the ship without extra demurrage do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Ship agent
26%
AI can already do 26% of this job.
#195 / 623
View rankingShip 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
ETA, berth and port services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Clearance, crew and the crew change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
The master, the terminal and the window clash.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Invoices, disbursements and the owner’s account.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The inspection, the delay and not losing the slot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No extra demurrage, and the ship cleared.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ETAs
- berths
- ship clearance
- crew changes
- disbursements
- terminal windows
- owner’s accounts
- port inspections
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
#49 / 623
View rankingEconomist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631