Sea & Air Cargo Specialist

The Role

Job Summary Aspi Nawaza Freight Broker LLC is seeking a skilled Air & Sea Cargo Specialist to manage the physical handling, documentation, and coordination of cargo shipments for air and sea freight operations. The role involves receiving, checking, packing, documenting, and coordinating cargo from suppliers and clients for both inbound and outbound shipments. The position requires close coordination with our other branch teams in China, UAE, and Iraq to ensure smooth cross-border cargo operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cargo Reception & Verification
  - Receive cargo from suppliers / clients.
  - Identify the type of cargo (normal goods, dangerous goods, etc.) and ensure compliance with handling requirements.
  - Check actual weight and calculate volumetric weight.
• Data Entry & Tracking
  - Record cargo details in the cargo tracking system accurately.
  - Update systems when shipments are dispatched or received.
• Storage & Organization
  - Store cargo according to shipping type (air or sea) and destination.
  - Maintain an organized warehouse for easy access and safety.
• Packing & Space Optimization
  - Pick and pack cargo ensuring maximum CBM space utilization.
  - Use protective packaging to prevent damage during transport.
• Documentation
  - Prepare and arrange all required shipping documents (Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and other documentation).
  - Ensure accuracy and completeness of documents for customs and transport.
• Loading & Shipping Coordination
  - Coordinate with stakeholders to load cargo into containers, trucks, or pickup vehicles for shipping.
  - Liaise with transport companies and drivers for smooth dispatch.
• Branch Coordination
  - Coordinate with the teams of other Aspi Nawaza branches (China, UAE, Iraq) to ensure smooth inbound and outbound shipping operations.
  - Share shipment updates, cargo statuses, and any operational alerts with branch teams in a timely manner.
• Customs Clearance
  - Coordinate with customs brokers for clearance procedures.
  - Provide necessary documentation and follow up until clearance is completed.
• System & Accounting Updates
  - Update the cargo tracking system and accounting system after shipping or delivery.
• Safety & Compliance
  - Follow proper lifting, loading, and unloading procedures to prevent accidents.
  - Comply with all company and UAE safety regulations.
• Other Duties
  - Assist the Branch Manager in any warehouse, cargo, or shipping-related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Major Advantage: If you have a valid residency visa and able to obtain NOC to work with us.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cargo handling and shipping arrangements with a similar company.
• Knowledge of air / sea freight procedures and dangerous goods classification is a plus.
• Ability to calculate CBM and volumetric weight accurately.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, cargo management systems).
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items safely.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Advanced English required; Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is an advantage.

About the Company

ANC International Logistics is committed to becoming a solid bridge for foreign trade between the Middle East and China. We have established strategic partnerships with multiple large factories in China and quickly built a supply chain management platform, which has been put into operation. We have a local customs clearance company, professional team, and door-to-door delivery in Erbil, Iraq, which is fast and efficient. There are receiving warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu, China, with full channels for sea and air transportation, our own APP, real-time tracking of goods status, transparent transportation, safer and more accurate.