Logistics Operations Specialist

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes.

Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before.

With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc.

to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care.

Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day.

We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About ContainerPort Group: 

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage.

We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America.

We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts.

Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role:

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for motivated, process-oriented people to join our team as a Logistics Operations Specialist for our growing operations in Long Beach, California!

The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for the execution of customer’s transportation and drayage activity by scheduling shipments, assigning carriers, and monitoring the execution while ensuring an excellent experience to both shippers and carriers.

Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Manage inbound rate requests by prioritizing based on urgency and value.


* Manage relationships with existing carriers.


* Perform necessary duties related to onboarding new carriers and managing required documentation for maintaining existing carriers.


* Assist with other pricing and carrier capacity related objectives.


* Book and dispatch orders with carriers, assisting to prepare carriers for daily load execution.


* Track status of loads, manage container milestones, and minimize accessorial charges.


* Ensure customer freight is picked up and delivered on-time, collaborating with shippers, carriers, and dispatchers to manage scheduled pickups and drop-offs.


* Maintain accuracy of all TMS data including keeping accurate records of relevant freight movement activities, entering updates and key events, and maintaining carrier profiles
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