Job Description
Air & Sea Cross Trade Forwarding Operator
Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with strong Air & Sea Export and Cross Trade experience?
We are partnering with a respected freight forwarding organisation seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Cross Trade Freight Forwarding Operator to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex international shipments, working with overseas offices and agents, solving operational challenges and taking ownership of the shipment from start to finish.
The Role
You will manage end-to-end Cross Trade movements and Export operations across both Air and Sea freight modes.
Working across multiple time zones and constantly changing shipping schedules, youll coordinate international shipments while ensuring service levels, compliance and profitability are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end Air & Sea Export Cross Trade shipments
Coordinate with overseas offices, international agents, carriers and local transport providers
Monitor vessel and flight schedules and proactively manage delays, cancellations and rolled cargo
Obtain and negotiate competitive freight rates with shipping lines, airlines and co-loaders
Process supplier invoices and resolve billing discrepancies
Prepare and verify export documentation including Certificates of Origin and customs documentation
Maintain strong communication with clients and overseas stakeholders throughout the shipment lifecycle
Cross Trade Freight Forwarding Operator




Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with strong Air & Sea Export and Cross Trade experience?
We are partnering with a respected freight forwarding organisation seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Cross Trade Freight Forwarding Operator to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex international shipments, working with overseas offices and agents, solving operational challenges and taking ownership of the shipment from start to finish.
The Role
You will manage end-to-end Cross Trade movements and Export operations across both Air and Sea freight modes.
Working across multiple time zones and constantly changing shipping schedules, youll coordinate international shipments while ensuring service levels, compliance and profitability are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end Air & Sea Export Cross Trade shipments
Coordinate with overseas offices, international agents, carriers and local transport providers
Monitor vessel and flight schedules and proactively manage delays, cancellations and rolled cargo
Obtain and negotiate competitive freight rates with shipping lines, airlines and co-loaders
Prepare client quotations
Process supplier invoices and resolve billing discrepancies




Prepare and verify export documentation including Certificates of Origin and customs documentation
Maintain strong communication with clients and overseas stakeholders throughout the shipment lifecycle
About You
Were looking for an experienced freight forwarding professional who combines strong operational knowledge with commercial awareness, attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in international freight forwarding
Strong hands-on experience across Air & Sea Export operations
Experience managing Cross Trade / Foreign-to-Foreign shipments
Understanding of triangular trade and switched Bills of Lading
Strong knowledge of Incoterms **** and international export requirements
Experience with freight rates, quotations and job costing - essential
CargoWise experience - highly desirable
Excellent documentation and compliance knowledge
Robust organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
A calm and solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities
The ability to work independently while contributing to a small, supportive team
Full Australian working rights
Whats on Offer?
$95,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Eagle Farm location
Opportunity to join a respected and established freight forwarding organisation
A role with genuine ownership across Air, Sea and Cross Trade operations

📌 Air & Sea Cross Trade Forwarding Operator (Queensland)
🏢 PATH4 Group
📍 Queensland