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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

freight transport dispatcher

Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information.

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Description

Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
geographic areasfreight transport methodsroad transport legislation
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
statisticsintermodal optionsintermodalismwarehouse operations
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
keep task recordsconduct analysis of ship datamanage fleet capacitymonitor vehicle fleet operationsprepare transportation routesmanage truck driversmanage dispatch software systemsmake independent operating decisionswork in a water transport teamapply transportation management conceptscommunicate verbal instructionssupervise crewschedule and dispatch drivers
OPTIONALOptional competences
organise informationstay alerthandle intermodal equipmenthave computer literacy

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

24 total
16 essential · 8 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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