A professional who compiles documents on incoming cargo shipments to expedite removal of cargo from dock and prepares bill for shipping charges. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines ship's manifest and bills of lading to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
• Contacts terminal employees by telephone to determine when cargo will be available for removal from dock.
• Notifies consignee or agent by telephone or letter of arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements, and tonnage of shipment.
• Stamps bill of lading so that cargo can be removed from dock.
• Computes from bills of lading, shipping, storage, and demurrage charges, using calculator.
• Prepares bill for charges and submits it to accounting department for collection.