Introduction:
Professionals will get knowledge of the international freight management and transportation system through this training. Participants will also learn more about the essential tasks involved in freight management operations. The productivity, efficiency, and income of your business may all be negatively impacted if an organization does not adequately handle transportation and freight management. This course also gives students a glimpse of the difficulties that importers and exporters encounter on a regular basis in the real world.Â
Course Objectives
This international freight management course will teach participants how to appreciate and manage international shipping systems, processes, and documentation, as well as understand global shipping best practices. Participants will:
- Identify the increasing significance of freight management
- Understand its impact on both costs and service in business and commerce
- Have an in-depth understanding of international freight management procedures
- Understand documentation involved in the freight management process
- Provide participants with the knowledge and key skills to plan resources to succeed in international freight management
- Be able to create optimized work processes and incorporate leaner operations
- Be able to lower costs and improve turnaround times
- Improve understanding and management of supply chain risks in international trade
- Improve the required skill and knowledge to accurately plan and forecast resources
- Have the ability and willingness to incorporate changing global factors into key freight forwarding business strategies
Organizational Benefits
Professionals taking this course could benefit the organization in a number of ways:
- Be able to analyze and implement the key areas of International Trade contracts and systems of import and export
- Be able to incorporate and learn the critical elements of logistics and supply-chain management processes based on the most relevant application in forward-thinking companies.
- Be able to identify and understand key performance indicators which will succeed in improving operations
- Taking powerful logistical decisions (e.g., facilities, inventory, and transportation) that impact the performance of the organization as well as the entire supply chain
- Understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various transportation modes to apply the right cost and service balance
- Gain a competitive advantage, over competitors, using new improved, and leaner ways of managing operations
- Increased product supply, distribution, and sales through international markets
- Increased profits and business growth by the use of transport channels effectively
- Understanding of the documentation requirements, and protocols to avoid any costly mistakes
 Personal Benefits
Professionals who take this course will benefit in the following ways:
- Improved skill and knowledge to participate in cargo and freight forwarding planning
- Improved understanding, awareness, and knowledge on Logistics Planning & Management
- Increased awareness and perspective to choose the most effective approach or method when dealing with Import
- Be able to develop criteria and standards to achieve improved business performance
- Integrating and optimizing the total logistics and supply-chain process
- Capability to facilitate the team and framework for leaner operations
- You will be able to assits your company in developing a competitive infrastructure and synchronizing supply and demand
- You will learn to pace with evolving industry trends
- Obtain certification and international recognition for best-in-class practices
Who Should Attend?
This International Freight Management training program is intended to meet the educational needs of the following individuals:
- An organization’s top management and executives who need to understand the freight management process
- Professionals who are new to the international transportation, trade, logistics, and supply chain industries
- Professionals and executives who are currently employed in the international transportation, trade, logistics, and supply chain industries
- Executives looking to advance their careers in international freight management
- Clearing and Forwarding Agent; Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Documentation Supervisor
- Procurement and Sourcing Officers, who would be actively involved in the transportation of raw materials, goods, and freight
Course Outline
The course will cover the following areas:
Module 1: Supply Chain and Logistics Overview
- Supply Chain Overview
- Successful Supply Chains
- Supply Chain Relationships
- Roles Organisations play
- Types of Logistics
- Core elements of Logistics
- Supply Chain in a Logistics Environment
Module 2: Transport Management
- Transport Fundamentals
- Types of Transport Options
- Nature and Purpose of Transport Planning
- Transport Demand
- Transport Decisions
- Transport functionality
- Transportation principles
- Transport participants
- Transportation regulation
- Sustainability
- Transportation structure
- Transport economics and pricing
Module 3: Introduction to the Movement of Goods
- Types of Goods (Perishable Goods, Liquid Bulk, Dry Bulk, Dangerous Goods, etc.)
- Safe Handling of Goods
- Security of Goods
- Movement Methods
- Appropriate Modes of Transport
- Transport Planning and Scheduling
- Regulatory Requirements
- Collection, Storage, and Handling
Module 4: Freight Management
- Role of Freight
- Local / International movement
- Route Plan:Â Linear, Hub, Spoke system
- Environmental / Pollution
- External Influences
- Legislative
- Freight Performance Indicators
Module 5: International Freight Management
- Air Freight Forwarding Operations
- Sea Freight Forwarding Operations
- Concept of an Agile Port
- Facilities of a Multimodal Terminal, Processes
Module 6: Import & Export
- Key Elements of Export Strategies
- Key Elements of Import Strategies
- Third-Party Intermediaries
Module 7: Road Freight Management
- Role of Road Transport
- Road Freight Key Drivers
- Setting Standards and Performance Measurements
- Scheduling, Quality, and Security
- Route Planning
- Environmental Concerns
- Regulation Requirements
- Legislative
- Transportation Documentation
- Role of Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Trade Barriers
Module 8: Air Freight Management
- Principles of Air Freight Management
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Freight
- Legislation and Regulations
- Policies and Procedures
- Customs & Excise
Module 9: Introduction to Ship and Port Operations
- Types of Ports
- Port functions
- Sea freight & ports | Advantages & Disadvantages
- Port considerations
- Seaport connection and transshipment
- Policies and Procedures
- Monitor Ports and Shipping
- Maritime network considerations
- External factors
Module 10: Sea Freight Management
- Principles of Sea Freight Management
- Legislation and Regulations
- The Role of Shipping Freight Operations
- Different Financial Strategies
Module 11: Operational Requirements for Customs & Excise
- Customs and Excise
- Terms & Customs Procedure
- Compulsory stops
- Clearing goods
Module 12: Lean Logistics
- The logistical value propositions
- The work of logistics
- Logistical operations
- Logistical operating arrangements
- Logistical synchronization
Module 13: Customer Service
- Principles & Importance of Good Customer Service
- Managing Customer Relationships Cultures of Customers
- Customer Focused Culture
- Points in a Customer Care Policy
- Evaluating Customer Service & Customer Satisfaction
- Managing Customer Complaints
- Using Customer Feedback
Module 14: Supplier & Client Relationship Management
- Types of Supplier Relationships
- Key Elements of the Supplier Relationship
- Policies and Procedures
- Monitor Supplier Relationships
- Internal and External Relationships
- Effective Supplier Relationships
- Effective Client and Supplier Relationships
Module 15: Risk Assessment and Management
- Risk assessment process
- Risk management strategy
- Analyzing the key drivers to risk
- Roles and responsibilities
- Improving visibility
- Reducing variability
- Maintaining velocity
- Enabling agility and synchronization
Module 16: Legal Issues in Freight Management
- Â Â Â Legal Framework of MTO
- Â Â Â Carriage of Goods by Sea
-    Application—Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Â Â Â Introduction to Insurance & its Practices
- Â Â Â Cargo Policy Coverage
- Â Â Â Cargo Claims
- Â Â Â Carriage of Goods by Air
- Â Â Â Remedies & Enforcement
-    Forwarders’ Liability Claims
- Â Â Â Handling Liability Claims
Module 17: Future of Freight Management
- Changing and emerging technologies
- Shipment Tracking Systems
- Internet of Things, Mobile Applications
- Enhanced GPS Accuracy
- Social Media
Module 18: Case studies
- Knowledge check exercise and quiz
- ‘Real world’ case studies and examples
Method of Instruction: Online
Course Duration: 5 Days
Type of Certificate Issued:
Certificate in International Freight Management
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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