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Course Overview

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.

Course Objective

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.

Who Should Attend?

New to the industry
Accounts/ sales / operations people
Personnel from import/export companies directly involved with the transport of goods
Job seekers

Course Outline

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

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation

Terms & Conditions

ACTrain reserves the right to alter the Course Schedule without Prior Notification, Fees Quoted are Subject to Terms & Conditions Outlined in ACTrain's Registration Policy

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