Understand the most siginificant terminologies in the freight industry and then further be equipped with an extensive list of cargo terminologies to research.
Explore the importance of enhancing the transportation geography skill
Understand the fundamentals of selling as personal selling remains one of the most influential promotional mix in the cargo industry.
Be familiarized with the risks and costs when it comes to the seller and the buyer in relation to Incoterms 2020
Be able to check if packages can pass aircraft doors and as well determine the least number of containers needed for a certain shipment.
Explore the profitability of consolidation specifically when it comes to combining high density and low density cargo, and higher weights that lead to lower rates.
Acquire sufficient understanding of commercial documents and international trade payments such as letter of credits
Identify the 9 classes of dangerous goods and learn how to label and mark.
Be able to quote and rate sea, air and land shipments. Completion of air waybills is further explored.
Focus on how a general understanding of supply chain management can further support the business of a freight forwarder.
Concise Content:
Global Networks of Freight Forwarders
Significant Terminologies in Freight
Transportation Geography
Cargo Aircrafts and Ships
Selling Cargo
Incoterms 2020
International Trade Payments
Loading Charts and Loading Configurations
Cargo Rating and Consolidation (Air, Sea and Land)
