Hire a Virtual Assistant for Freight & Logistics
South African virtual assistants handle documentation, shipment tracking, and customer support. Your team focuses on strategic operations and carrier negotiations. They manage the administrative workflow.
Building Supply Chain Resilience and Efficiency
Let HireSava VAs manage your 24/7 administrative burdens. This allows you to shift from reactive firefighting to strategic operations and growth.
GMT+2 time zone enables real-time support during entire EU/UK/Africa shipping day
Experienced in supply chain coordination, fleet management, and e-commerce logistics
Can handle high-urgency exception management and document chasing (BOLs, PODs)
Reduces reactive firefighting, freeing management for strategic work
Functions as a remote operations and risk-mitigation center
Types of Roles for Every Freight & Logistics Use Case
Virtual Assistant for Logistics Documentation
Example Roles
- •Freight Documentation Specialist
- •Customs Administrator
- •POD/BOL Coordinator
- •Data Entry Specialist
Virtual Assistant for Shipment Tracking
Example Roles
- •Logistics Coordinator
- •Shipment Tracking Specialist
- •Supply Chain Assistant
Virtual Assistant for Customer & Carrier Support
Example Roles
- •Customer Service Representative
- •Carrier Liaison
- •Broker Support Specialist
Virtual Assistant for Fleet & Dispatch
Example Roles
- •Dispatch Support Assistant
- •Fleet Administrator
- •Route Coordinator
Virtual Assistant for Logistics Data & Reporting
Example Roles
- •Data Analyst
- •Logistics Analyst
- •Reporting Specialist
Example Tasks That Our Freight & Logistics Assistants Handle
Logistics Documentation Processing
- •Processing, verifying, and filing bills of lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, and packing lists
- •Tracking, collecting, and securing Proof of Delivery (PODs) for payment triggers
- •Managing import/export permits and ensuring customs documentation is compliant
- •Preparing and filing freight insurance claims documentation for lost or damaged goods
Shipment Tracking & Exception Handling
- •Monitoring real-time shipment status across multiple carriers and TMS
- •Proactively updating clients with shipment milestone notifications
- •Identifying and resolving delays or exceptions (weather, traffic, customs holds)
- •Coordinating with drivers, carriers, and warehouses to resolve issues in real-time
Customer & Carrier Support
- •Serving as first point of contact for shipment status, quotes, and issue resolution
- •Handling and completing new broker setup packets and carrier agreements
- •Verifying and sending signed rate confirmations back to brokers
- •Addressing carrier inquiries and resolving issues related to payments or documentation
Fleet & Dispatch Support
- •Posting and refreshing available trucks on load boards (DAT, Truckstop)
- •Handling routine driver check calls and updating status and ETA in system
- •Assisting in scheduling deliveries and optimizing multi-stop routes
- •Maintaining and updating fleet records, maintenance logs, and driver information
How it works?
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Post a job
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- Describe the role, skills required, and other details.
- Add screening questions to filter candidates based on your unique criteria.
- Select from our job packages to boost visibility and attract the best candidates.
Review applications
Sort through qualified candidates and find your perfect match.
- Review detailed profiles and work history.
- Filter candidates based on skills and experience.
- Shortlist top candidates for interviews.
Hire and start working
Connect with your chosen candidate and begin your collaboration.
- Message candidates directly through our platform.
- Conduct interviews and finalize terms.
- Start working together immediately.
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$69/mo
- Create 3 job posts per month
- 14 day job expiration
- Unlimited applications per job
- Message candidates
- View contact details
- Access candidate resumes
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$99/mo
- Create 5 job posts per month
- 30 day job expiration
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