Freight Forwarding Essentials - Live

All our 'Live' training is delivered via Zoom.

Ideal for someone new to the industry, this one course provides, a basic knowledge around the key documentation, modes of transport, insurance, bookings, charges and consolidations.

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Preparing to Trade and Documentation
These combined modules explain key information and common documentation required to enable goods to be imported or exported. We will focus on the relationship between the buyer and seller. (40 minutes)

Incoterms 2020
In this session we will simplify what Incoterms are and their purpose. Again, we will focus on the buyer, seller and forwarder relationship as well as valuation for Customs purposes. (1h 15 minutes)

Modes of Transport
Delegates will learn the features and benefits of the various modes of transport and equipment. We will compare the modes in order to make the best decision for the customer regarding most appropriate choice for their shipment. (45 minutes)

Insurance
We will cover the different policy types, how they’re obtained, the levels of cover, limits of liability and discuss the factors that can affect premiums. (40 minutes)

Bookings and Consolidations
In this session we will focus on the requirements needed to ensure that goods are booked correctly and the information that may be needed. We will then explain the principles of a consolidation across all the main modes of transport, including the economics, process and practical issues that you may encounter. (50 minutes)

Charges and Costings
Delegates will learn about volume conversion for different modes of transport, including density factors. We will also include all the elements required when quoting. The assessment for this module will be to complete an actual quotation. (45 minutes)

Many courses are repeated during the year, to see a complete list of available dates for this course please visit the course description page for Freight Forwarding Essentials - Live

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Course: Freight Forwarding Essentials - Live

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Starts: Mon. 1 Jan 1900 at 12:00 AM Code: EXPIMP1WEB

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