Management / Purchasing Materials Management
Introduction to International Freight Forwarding
MM137
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International Freight Forwarding is a constant changing environment. Understanding how it all works can be confusing.
This introductory course covers all aspects of the process involved in moving goods internationally.
Learn what is required, what documents you need, where to get them from, and what to expect. Risks and avoiding them through sensible forward management. Importers and exporters will benefit by understanding all requirements and will be in a position to save money on forwarding services, whilst those engaged in International Freight Forwarding will be better informed.
New to the industry
Accounts/ sales / operations people
Personnel from import/export companies directly involved with the transport of goods
Job seekers
1- What is a freight forwarder and 2- what do they do
3- Roles and responsibilities
4- Sea freight
5- Air freight
6- Road, rail, coastal – other modes of transport
7- Characteristics of cargo
8- Containers and unit devices
9- Documentation
10- Ports and how they work; Ports and limitations
11- Incoterms overview
12- Methods of payment ; Letters of Credit
13- Health certs
14- Legislative requirements
15- Legislative organisations
16- Trade organisations
17- Saudi Customs Service
18- Security – Air/Sea
19- Marine and cargo insurance overview
20- Dangerous goods
21- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Presentation & Slides
- Audio Visual Aids
- Interactive Discussion
- Participatory Exercise
- Action Learning
- Class Activities
- Case Studies
- Workshops
- Simulation
Terms & Conditions
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