What this code covers
Trade brokers buy and sell commodities and shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of their own company or for customers on a commission basis. Their tasks include: a) establishing contact between buyers and sellers of commodities; b) discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving advice accordingly; c) buying and selling cargo space on ships; d) negotiating purchase or sale of commodities and commodity futures; e) finding cargo and/or storage space for commodities and negotiating freight, shipping and storage charges; f) monitoring and analyzing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services. Examples of occupations classified here: Broker assistant, Commodities broker, Commodity futures dealer, Shipping broker, Trade broker Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Finance broker - 3311, Finance dealer - 3311, Insurance dealer - 3321, Securities broker - 3311, Securities dealer - 3311