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Admin Service, Inc.

Dispatcher Window Clerk

Long Beach, CA

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Dispatch drivers to port and customers. Assist with driver payroll * Detention Time Verify: Process detention request through detention email. Validate all requests and present findings to management.

ILS

Class A Port Driver

Carson, CA · On-site

Pick up and deliver containers in accordance with dispatch schedules and customer requirements ... Operate safely in busy port terminals while following terminal rules and procedures. Represent the ...

Admin Service, Inc.

Dispatcher Window Clerk

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Dispatch drivers to port and customers. Assist with driver payroll * Detention Time Verify: Process detention request through detention email. Validate all requests and present findings to management.

DILE Trucking LLC

Dispatcher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... with port operations. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Duties/Responsibilities: * Provides load planning, driver scheduling/appointments, and dispatch duties for in house drivers, owner operator ...

1 Resource Group

Dispatcher

Deer Park, TX · On-site

Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * 1 to 5 years dispatch experience. * Port of Houston experience * Port Terminal access experience Work Schedule: - Full-time position; available ...

New

1 Resource Group

Dispatcher

Deer Park, TX · On-site

Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * 1 to 5 years dispatch experience. * Port of Houston experience * Port Terminal access experience Work Schedule: - Full-time position; available ...

New

1 Resource Group

Dispatcher

Deer Park, TX · On-site

Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * 1 to 5 years dispatch experience. * Port of Houston experience * Port Terminal access experience Work Schedule: - Full-time position; available ...

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Maersk

Conversion- Dispatch Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for planning and tracking of container movement utilizing ... port operators * Meets all customer levels of service and deadline requirements eliminating any ...

Maersk

Conversion- Dispatch Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for planning and tracking of container movement utilizing ... port operators * Meets all customer levels of service and deadline requirements eliminating any ...

Maersk

Conversion- Dispatch Specialist

Red Bluff, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for planning and tracking of container movement utilizing ... port operators * Meets all customer levels of service and deadline requirements eliminating any ...

Maersk

Conversion- Dispatch Specialist

Red Bluff, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for planning and tracking of container movement utilizing ... port operators * Meets all customer levels of service and deadline requirements eliminating any ...

InterAtlas Logistics

Drayage Dispatcher

Newark, NJ

$28 - $32/hr

Schedule and dispatch drivers for local and regional drayage runs. * Coordinate with port terminals, warehouses, and customers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. * Optimize routing to maximize ...

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How much do port dispatch jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for port dispatch in the United States is $62,888.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a port dispatch do?

Port dispatchers are professionals responsible for coordinating the movement of ships, cargo, and vehicles within a port or harbor. They communicate with ship captains, terminal operators, and logistics personnel to manage docking schedules, loading and unloading operations, and the efficient flow of goods. Port dispatchers play a key role in ensuring that operations run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with regulations. Their duties often include tracking shipments, resolving scheduling conflicts, and handling emergencies or delays. This role is essential for minimizing downtime and optimizing port productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a port dispatch?

To thrive as a Port Dispatch, you need strong organizational skills, logistical planning abilities, and a background in transportation or supply chain management. Familiarity with dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, and sometimes certifications in logistics or maritime operations are commonly required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills help you manage schedules and coordinate with diverse teams. These competencies ensure efficient cargo movement, minimize delays, and maintain safety and compliance in port operations.

How does a port dispatch typically coordinate with shipping lines, truck drivers, and terminal staff during daily operations?

A Port Dispatch professional acts as a central point of communication between shipping lines, trucking companies, and terminal staff to ensure the efficient movement of cargo through the port. Daily responsibilities often include scheduling shipments, monitoring cargo arrivals and departures, and quickly resolving logistical issues as they arise. Collaboration is key—dispatchers must relay accurate information, update schedules in real time, and respond to unexpected changes, such as vessel delays or equipment shortages. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Port Dispatch vs Port Operations Coordinator?

AspectPort DispatchPort Operations Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires logistics or transportation certificationsRequires similar certifications, often with additional management training
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, on-the-ground coordination of shipmentsOffice-based with oversight of port activities and staff
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, freight carriers, port authoritiesPort authorities, shipping companies, logistics firms

Port Dispatch focuses on real-time coordination of cargo movements and driver scheduling, while Port Operations Coordinators oversee broader port activities, including planning and staff management. Both roles require logistics knowledge and work within port and shipping industries, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Port Dispatch job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,888 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Dispatcher Window Clerk

Admin Service, Inc.

Long Beach, CA

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description
  • Dispatch: Dispatch drivers to port and customers. Assist with driver payroll
  • Detention Time Verify: Process detention request through detention email. Validate all requests and present findings to management.
  • OOCL Street Turns: Collect all OOCL hand tickets. Prepare OOCL street turn spreadsheet and summit to OOCL. Prosses ESI/container related emails 
  • Yard Inventory: Watch for aging container. Reconcile the inventory spreadsheet with loaded container weight tickets. Report any "ghost container" in the yard (containers we don't have records of) 
  •  Receiving (Covering Window as needed): Verifying appointment date and times, while reviewing BOL's and weight tickets. Keeping a steady flow of trucks coming in and out of dock. Scaling full and empty containers/trailers
  • Monthly Inventory (FSI Collectively): Account for all physical inventory and containers/trailers in the yard. Prepare inventory spreadsheet. Find corresponding weight tickets for inventory, emailing inventory with weight tickets copies to accounting.  
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures as specified in the departmental SOP's and in the Employee Handbook.
  • Provide end of shift hand off.
  • Process daily appointments and communicate issues to Management proactively as neede.
  • Monthly Physical inventory audit on Sat or Sunday with Accounting as needed
  • Report weekly forecast of inbound shipments for FSI LB & WIL to Sr Management team as needed
  • Scheduling inbound appointments for Long Beach & Wilmington terminals as needed
  • Scheduling port appointments as needed
  • Prevent detention by supervising trucker waiting time for all inbound loads
  • Communicating with customers on ETA's/ Delivery info.
  • Communicate with yard on needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Assist in organizing Work-in-Process (WIP)      
Qualifications
  • Basic Excel skills
  • Customer Service Experience preferred
  • Good communication skills
  • Spanish is a plus
  • Experience in a transloading work environment
  • Experience in Dispatching a plus.
Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

  • Physical Demands:  While performing duties of job, incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand for extending periods of time on the dock while forklifts or other industrial trucks/accessories, operate within proximity. Required to frequently stand, walk, stoop and climb. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to lift, pull, push, or carry objects.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
     
  • Work Environment: This position requires work in a production and office environment.  The production environment has a loud noise level and requires PPE (safety vest, face mask), ambient temperatures are warmer in the summer and colder in the winter, and may have exposure to vapors, chemicals, dust, and odors. Safety Vest and Face Mask PPE are required in any production and office areas.  Other PPE may be required related to specific tasks.


 

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