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?
Foreign-trade technician
28%
#121 / 623
View rankingForeign-trade technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Incoterms, origin and the entry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Licences, certificates and the missing one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The client, the bank and the letter of credit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Duty, VAT and the customs value.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The forwarder, the delay and not promising the date.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it crosses, and not sticking on the entry.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
- Incoterms
- customs entry
- letters of credit
- certificates of origin
- customs value
- duties
- import licences
- import VAT
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1199.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331