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Uncleared and Abandoned Cargo


Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Uncleared and Abandoned Cargo

MSC USA - Charleston

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Handles low complexity cases of import & export containers which have not been collected from the port /quay/ terminal / rail for a period after discharge date to recover the charge or reduce as much as possible the MSC cost while maintaining an excellent level of customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The UAC Clerk handles low-complexity UAC cases by communicating with the customer internal departments and following MSC procedures for the following areas:

  • Sends the official UAC notifications to customers as per MSC Geneva procedure
  • Provides excellent customer service by ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customers requirements regarding:
  • Customers asking a discount or a waiver: the UAC Clerk asks the approval of Geneva from granting it
  • Change of Consignee
  • Re-exportation
  • De-stuffing in a warehouse to reduce storage cost at the destination and save money for the customer
  • Applies charges & fees with the approval of the Geneva HQ:
  • Applies the processing fee when the customer provides a letter of abandonment (LOA) or when the customer does not provide a clear plan about how to solve the case despite all the notifications. Informs the customer MSC is going to proceed with selling/destroying the cargo.
  • Prevents UAC cases from occurring by prescreening the cases with high risk factors. As part of the prescreening process the UAC Clerk:
  • Checks by One Vision Compliance platform a list of high risk bookings
  • Checks the importance of the customer to determine if a screening is necessary with the help of Traffic and Trade departments.
  • Checks if the customer at the POD is aware of the new shipment which was booked and they have all the documents needed to clear & pick-up the cargo by communicating with the customer.
  • Makes sure the commodities will be accepted by the receiving country with the help of MSC overseas.
  • If the result of the prescreening shows a high risk of the cargo becoming UAC ask the customer to pay a security deposit provide an LOI or stop the shipment at the port of loading / transshipment port or reroute the shipment to another location.
  • In the case of abandonment proceeds with a cargo salvage or destruction or sends the cargo to public auction depending on the decision of public authorities.
  • Involves the Legal department to recover the MSC cost reduce the cost for MSC in case the customer does not collaborate.
  • Offers the option of financial settlement for the customer to pay the debt in installments.
  • Presence required onsite 5 days per week
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

  • Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain transportation shipping logistics freight forwarding customer service etc.)
  • Attention to detail: advanced
  • Communication skills: intermediate
  • Customer orientation: advanced
  • Decision making: fundamental
  • Dependability: advanced
  • Innovation: fundamental
  • Organization skills & time management: advanced
  • Proactivity: intermediate
  • Problem solving: intermediate
  • Productivity: advanced
  • Team player: advanced
  • English: intermediate
  • Work under pressure: intermediate
  • MS Excel with the ability to learn new software: fundamental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
  • Must be able to commute to the designated office location
  • Presence required onsite 5 days per week

WORK AUTHORIZATION

  • Authorization to work in the U.S

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days aweek from Monday to Friday. There is no option for fully remote or hybrid workin this role unless required off-site duties are being performed.

What We Offer

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50000
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health Dependent Care Transit/Parking)
  • Supplemental Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits effective day one:

  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K Plan 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
  • Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
  • Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises Apple Dell Nissan Whirlpool AT&T Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) headquartered inGeneva Switzerland is a global leader in transportation and logisticsprivately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the worldsleading container shipping lines MSC has 675 offices across 155 countriesworldwide with the MSC Group employing over 200000 people. The company hasevolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with afleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services tocustomers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road railair and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe the companyprides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSCs shippingline sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports carrying some 22.5million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information visitMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.