Ship administrative clerk

せんぱくじむいん

Industry & Occupation

Transportation & Logistics

Classification

Summary

Occupation that handles administrative procedures related to ship operations and cargo transportation. Responsible for document preparation, coordination with related parties, freight calculations, etc.

Description

Ship administrative clerks work at shipping companies, sea freight agencies, forwarders, etc., creating and checking various documents necessary for cargo transportation (B/L, invoices, packing lists, etc.), and coordinating with related parties (shippers, carriers, customs brokers, port officials, etc.). They also perform freight and fee calculations, schedule management, marine insurance procedure support, etc., playing an essential role in facilitating smooth import/export operations.

Future Outlook

With globalization and logistics efficiency improvements, demand for ship administrative clerks with specialized knowledge remains stable. Digitalization advances require integration with IT skills.

Personality Traits

Excellent communication skills / Good coordination skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Indoor work / Office work / Remote possible / Shift work

Career Path

Ship administrative clerk (junior) → Ship affairs chief → Logistics manager → Sales at maritime company → Shipping company manager

Required Skills

Communication skills (email/phone) / English reading comprehension / Freight calculation knowledge / Office software / Schedule management

Recommended Skills

Logistics system operation / Maritime Agent / TOEIC / Trade Practices Certification

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in documents can lead to major issues.
Communication Skills Because coordination with many related parties is required.
Planning & Organization Because schedule adjustments for ships and cargo are necessary.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mostly routine tasks, so little creative thinking is required.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Almost all desk work, so low physical demands.

Aliases

  • Ship administrative staff
  • Ship logistics clerk

Related Jobs

  • Customs broker
  • Forwarding clerk
  • Maritime operations manager

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