Freight forwarding logistician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for freight forwarding logistician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for freight forwarding logistician is 13201 (Production and transportation logistics coordinators), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
13201
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 13201 covers
Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.
| Unit group | 13201 — Production and transportation logistics coordinators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Production logistics coordinators
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of supply-chain work units or departments
- Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
- Communicate regularly with other production coordinators, warehouse, production and construction supervisors and purchasing and inventory clerks to coordinate activities between warehouses, production floors, construction sites or other supply chain work units or departments
- Maintains inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production
- Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
To use NOC 13201 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 13201 →
Other job titles under NOC 13201
- Dispatch logistician
- Production coordinator
- Production scheduler
- Supply control coordinator
- Supply chain coordinator - production
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 13201, one of these may fit better:
- Freight car cleaner — NOC 65311 (Specialized cleaners, TEER 5)
- Freight forwarding manager — NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation, TEER 0)
- Freight receiver — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Freight sales agent — NOC 64101 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical), TEER 4)
- Freight shipper — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Freight train conductor — NOC 73311 (Railway conductors and brakemen/women, TEER 3)
- Import freight clerk — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Railway freight manager — NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for freight forwarding logistician?+
In NOC 2021, "freight forwarding logistician" is an example title in unit group 13201 — Production and transportation logistics coordinators. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is freight forwarding logistician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 13201 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does freight forwarding logistician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 13201 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a freight forwarding logistician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 13201 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says freight forwarding logistician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 13201. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.