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Cargo Agent resume skills and keywords

In 31 Cargo Agent job postings from 22 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Customer service (58 %), Logistics (48 %), Driver license (45 %), Communication (45 %) and Loading and unloading (26 %). Of the top 23 skills, 16 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 7 are soft skills.

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Top 23 skills in Cargo Agent job postings

Skills requested in 31 Cargo Agent job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Customer service58 %Soft skill
Logistics48 %Hard skill
Driver license45 %Certification
Communication45 %Soft skill
Loading and unloading26 %Hard skill
Import26 %Hard skill
Forklift23 %Tool
Negotiation16 %Soft skill
TMS16 %Tool
Leadership16 %Soft skill
Problem Solving13 %Soft skill
Cargo Handling13 %Hard skill
Flexibility10 %Soft skill
Math10 %Hard skill
Attention to detail10 %Soft skill
Hazardous Materials Handling10 %Hard skill
Orientation10 %Hard skill
Freight Handling10 %Hard skill
Tablets10 %Hard skill
Safety protocols10 %Hard skill
Pallet jack10 %Tool
Microsoft Office10 %Tool
Claims10 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (11)

Soft skills (7)

Tools and software (4)

Certifications and licenses (1)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these cargo agent postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

u.s custom 29 %training program 19 %independent contractor 16 %existing book 13 %carrier relationships 13 %manage shipments 13 %shipment documentation 13 %pickup through delivery 13 %relationships quote 13 %carrier onboarding 13 %transferable book 13 %fast carrier 13 %international airport 13 %push pull 13 %self directed 13 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Cargo Agent resume example. Then prepare for the Cargo Agent interview questions that test them.

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Cargo Agent resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Cargo Agent resume?

In 31 Cargo Agent job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Customer service (58 %), Logistics (48 %), Driver license (45 %), Communication (45 %) and Loading and unloading (26 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Cargo Agent resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 7 of the top 23 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Customer service (58 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Cargo Agent postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Driver license (45 %), Forklift (23 %), TMS (16 %), Pallet jack (10 %) and Microsoft Office (10 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 31 public Cargo Agent job postings at 22 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (1), Lever (1) and other public job postings (29). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 31. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 31 public job postings for cargo agent roles (titles such as Cargo Agent, Independent Freight Agent, Remote Freight Agent (USA) and Freight Agent - San Juan International Airport (SJUCG1)) at 22 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards and the open web: Greenhouse 1, Lever 1 and other public job postings 29. Employers in the sample include Air North, PrimeFlight Aviation Services, saltchuk, Southwest Airlines, Aloha Air Cargo and Primary Companies. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 31. Updated quarterly. Download the data: cargo-agent-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.