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Ocean Import Coordinator

Carson, CA · On-site

$22 - $28.75/hr

The Ocean Import Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end import shipment process ... Maintain and update freight rates monthly and provide accurate quotations to customers as needed.

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Ocean Import/Export Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

$50K - $65K/yr

Ocean Import/Export Coordinator Location: Atlanta Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite Salary - $50k to $65k ... The ideal candidate has hands-on freight forwarding experience and thrives in a fast-paced ...

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How much do ocean freight coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for ocean freight coordinator in the United States is $21.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ocean Freight Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ocean Freight Coordinator, you need a strong understanding of international shipping regulations, logistics processes, and documentation requirements, often supported by a degree in logistics or supply chain management. Familiarity with freight management systems, cargo tracking software, and customs clearance platforms is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital for managing shipments and coordinating with clients and carriers. These capabilities ensure efficient, compliant, and timely movement of goods in a complex global shipping environment.

What are some typical challenges an Ocean Freight Coordinator faces when managing international shipments?

Ocean Freight Coordinators often navigate challenges such as fluctuating shipping schedules, customs delays, and coordinating with multiple global partners. Staying updated on international regulations and ensuring accurate documentation is essential to prevent costly delays or compliance issues. Effective communication and adaptability are crucial, as coordinators frequently collaborate with shipping lines, customs brokers, and clients to resolve issues and keep shipments on track.

What does an Ocean Freight Coordinator do?

An Ocean Freight Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the shipment of goods by sea. They handle documentation, track shipments, communicate with shipping lines and clients, and ensure that cargo is transported efficiently and in compliance with international regulations. Their role involves problem-solving, liaising between different parties, and ensuring timely delivery while minimizing costs. They also manage customs documentation and resolve any issues that arise during transit.
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Infographic showing various Ocean Freight Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,539 per year, or $21.4 per hour.
Senior Ocean Freight Coordinator

Senior Ocean Freight Coordinator

Overseas Cargo, Inc.

Miami, FL • On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Ocean Freight Coordinator.
Job Summary:

Coordinate shipments from various domestic and foreign Suppliers. Must be located in Miami area.  This is not a remote job.

Essential Qualifications:
  • Excellent hands-on working knowledge of US Domestic freight transportation via truck, rail, rail piggyback, airfreight, and ocean freight.
  • Hands-on experience coordinating ocean freight shipments.
  • Working knowledge of cross-dock, freight consolidation, container loading and port dray operations.
  • Experience in ocean freight documentation, filing electronic AES Entries.
  • Pricing Analysis and negotiation skills- ability to perform freight cost analysis, negotiate rates, read ocean rates, harmonized classifications, and complete bills of ladings.
  • Knowledge of handling time and temperature sensitive shipments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.
  • Review purchase orders in the system to determine weekly scheduling of activity and movement of purchase orders. (Experience in handling perishable goods is important.)
  • Booking ocean freight with carriers.
  • Follow established guidelines and process inbound shipments via cross-dock faculties.
  • Determine shipment origin points and set up pickup plans.
  • Excellent follow-up daily, weekly, and monthly pending shipments and meet the required purchase order service levels and inventory balances.
  • Communicate shipment information and transit issues internally and externally with buyers, product suppliers and transportation suppliers.
  • Scheduling of shipments with Suppliers, truckers, warehouses, brokers, ship companies and buyers.
  • Update Systems with shipment data and produce all required documents for AES, US Customs, Shipping Companies etc.

Education and Experience:
  • Technical training in Traffic/Transportation, US Customs, or related field is a PLUS.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on experience in shipping.
  • Five (5) years of Import & Export freight and documentation.
  • Excellent computer skills, use of shipping software, Excel, Word and Data Entry Systems.

Language Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Prefer bilingual English & Spanish)
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret transportation and purchase documents.
  • Ability to clearly express yourself both verbally and in writing. 

Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts with percentages, area and volumes.

Leadership and reasoning skills:
  • Ability to resolve practical operational problems and deal with a variety of variables and situations that require the cooperation of many individuals to get the work completed on time within budget.