Ship administrative clerk
せんぱくじむいん
Industry & Occupation
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
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
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- Customs broker
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