Shipping & Freight Forwarding Management

About the Course

Shipping is the core of international trade as the physical movement of goods and products around contents and regions goes through shipping, there are many types of shipping, and each one has its way of working and handling. There are many parties involved in shipping; understanding the business enables you to control and apply good practices to protect the organisation’s interest and do the job properly, as there are many ways to select different shipping methods. Thus, how to choose the best and have a deep dive from an operation perspective, understanding different costs that could be applied during the operation and finding the pros & cons for each type.

In this 5-day interactive Shipping & Freight Forwarding Management training course, the delegates will know who the freight forwarder is, how they can support the international business, their core competency, and how to work well with them to understand what the company will gain. The costs and risks will be optimised as Logistics is the blood of the supply chain, and shipping is one of the most significant parts of logistic management, as the freight forwarders are the key to shipping activities. The delegates will understand how to manage, apply good practices, understand the international trade cycle in terms of letters of credit, INCO terms, customs, costs, and charges & enhance the relationship and understanding with the service providers.      

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the International trade shipping Methods and how to choose for your business
• Know how to work well with the freight forwarders and secure the operation needs and requirements
• Know the customs authority's way of working and how to comply with rules and regulations
• Identify the edge of each player in the international trade and how to utilise
• Understand different types of costs and charges that could be applied in the organisation

Training Approach

This training course is driven by a blended learning approach and draws on various adult learning techniques such as action learning, experiential exercises, group discussions, video case studies, role play, and self-reflection activities. The resulting variety helps delegates stay engaged throughout the course, feel challenged and draw quick wins for their development. It also ensures delegates are exposed to ample opportunities to apply what they learn to the real-world challenges they face in the workplace.

The Attendees

This training course is a real-life operation in shipping & freight forwarder management mixed with facts to enable the supporting business operation. It is designed for Logistic Managers & Specialists, Supply Chain Leaders, and Managers.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Project Managers
• Material Planners
• Warehouse Staff
• Procurement Manager & Specialist
• Transport Manager & Specialist
• Customs Manager & Specialist

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & SERVICE PROVIDERS  

• Difference between Service Providers in Shipping & Logistics Industry 
• Who are the key organisations for this business?  
• Different Modes of Transport
• Global view about Changes in International Trade
• Different types and ownership of containers are the leading players in international trade

DAY TWO: MAIN DOCUMENTS – PROCESS FOR SHIPPING & FREIGHT

• Difference between HBL & MBL
• Main Troubles with B/L
• What is freight prepaid & collected?
• Difference between FCL & LCL
• Air Transport Process
• Difference between Courier & Freight Forwarder

DAY THREE: GENERAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION & PROCESS

• HS Codes
• Customs Process & Inspection
• Declared Values & Duty Drawbacks
• Volume Weight & Actual weight
• Introduction of INCO Terms + EXW, FCA & FOB

DAY FOUR: INCO TERMS & ITS BASIC CONCEPTS

• Continuing the INCO Terms
• How to apply the correct INCO Terms?
• Letter of Credit Cycle
• Shipping Documents in Different Formats
• Main Charges apply to Sea Freight

DAY FIVE: LAST MILESTONE IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESS

• Warehousing
• Packing & Protecting Directions
• Planning Strategies in Operation
• Risks Management Strategies & Techniques
• Global Picture for End-to-End Operation