Inland water transport general manager
Also known as: inland waterway transport manager, inland water transport director, waterway transportation general manager, manager of inland water transport, inland water transportation director, inland water transportation general manager
About this occupation
Inland water transport general managers coordinate the administrative and dispatching activities that occur in the context of inland water transport. They check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic point of view.
A specialisation of distribution manager.
Essential skills and knowledge
- avoid unplanned ship maintenance
- financial capability
- inland waterway police regulations
- optimise fleet usability
- track shipping sites
- have access to shipping rates
- distinguish various types of ships
- track shipments
- plan transport operations
- monitor the validity of ship certificates
- european classification of inland waterways
- carry out ship-to-shore operations
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (O*NET 11-3071.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Enterprising, Conventional, Realistic
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Monitoring, Coordination, Writing, Speaking
US median pay: US$107,230 a year (2025), 221,180 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (4.1)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.6)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingImportant (3.2)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.2)
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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- Facilities Managers
- Transportation Planners
- Purchasing Managers
- Project Management Specialists
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.