Build a Strong Foundation in Global Shipping and Freight Forwarding
Build a Strong Foundation in Global Shipping and Freight Forwarding
Build a Strong Foundation in Global Shipping and Freight Forwarding
Course Overview
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Fundamentals of Shipping
Develop a practical understanding of how international shipments are planned, documented, transported, coordinated, and controlled across global supply chains and multimodal logistics networks.
What You Will Learn
participants will be able to:
- Global shipping fundamentals
- Freight forwarding principles
- Maritime transport operations
- Cargo and container planning
- Incoterms 2020 application
- Shipping documentation
- Export and import workflows
- Customs and compliance requirements
- Dangerous goods awareness
- Freight costing and quotations
- Digital shipping processes
- Multimodal transportation
- Shipment execution and coordination
Who Should Enroll?
This certification is designed for beginners, career starters, logistics coordinators, shipping professionals, freight forwarding personnel, supply chain practitioners, and anyone seeking a structured understanding of global shipping and forwarding operations.
Skills You Will Build
- Shipping operations management
- Freight forwarding coordination
- Cargo planning and execution
- Container selection and utilization
- Incoterms application
- Shipping documentation management
- Export-import process coordination
- Customs compliance awareness
- Freight costing and quotation preparation
- Digital shipping operations
- Multimodal logistics coordination
- Supply chain communication
- Shipping & Freight Forwarding Fundamentals
- Maritime Transport Operations
- Cargo Planning & Container Management
- Incoterms 2020 Application
- Shipping Documentation Management
- Export & Import Operations
- Customs & Trade Compliance
- Dangerous Goods Awareness
- Freight Costing & Pricing
Course Outline - Fundamentals of Shipping
Module 1: Introduction to Global Shipping and Forwarding
- Shipping and forwarding roles.
- Global supply chain fit.
- Basic shipment movement.
Module 2: Maritime Transport Fundamentals
- Maritime cargo types.
- Container, bulk, and breakbulk basics.
- Project and liquid cargo awareness.
Module 3: Roles and Responsibilities in Freight Forwarding
- Forwarder core functions.
- Shipping line comparison.
- NVOCC and consolidation basics.
Module 4: Cargo, Containers, and Shipment Planning
- Cargo type identification.
- Container selection.
- Shipment planning factors.
Module 5: Applying Incoterms 2020 in Shipping and Forwarding
- Trade rule categories.
- Cost and risk responsibilities.
- Operational handover points.
Module 6: Shipping Documentation Essentials
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill.
- Certificate of Origin basics.
Module 7: Export and Import Operational Workflow
- Inquiry and quotation.
- Booking and cargo receipt.
- Customs and release flow.
Module 8: Customs and Compliance Basics
- Customs declarations.
- Inspection and duty assessment.
- Record-keeping requirements.
Module 9: Dangerous Goods and Safety Awareness
- Dangerous goods definition.
- IMDG Code awareness.
- Special handling requirements.
Module 10: Freight Costing and Quotation Preparation
- Freight cost components.
- Origin and destination charges.
- Quotation preparation.
Module 11: Digital Shipping and e-Documentation
- EDI, APIs, and TMS.
- Control tower visibility.
- e-documentation concepts.
Module 12: Final Assessment
- Knowledge check.
- Shipping fundamentals review.
- Learning validation.
Learn at your convenience
*Note: These are self-paced courses, allowing learners to study independently at their own pace.
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