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.
(a)   Tasks include -
establishing contact between buyers and sellers of commodities;
discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving advice accordingly;
buying and selling cargo space on ships;
negotiating purchase or sale of commodities and commodity futures;
finding cargo and/or storage space for commodities and negotiating freight, shipping and storage charges;
monitoring and analyzing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services.