Fundamentals of Freight Forwarding
13 May @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This course looks at the key processes in supply chains and how they interact; the most common supply chain terms and how they are utilised to describe supply chain activities. It will cover the definitions of transport modes and how to select the most appropriate one; the role of logistics partners in the extended supply chain and the definition and use of Incoterms.
In addition, this course will look at the principles and processes of warehousing and the basics of import & export documentation.
Who is the programme for?
- Operations Managers
- Distribution Managers
- Transport Managers
- Transport Supervisors
- Logistics Managers
- Logistics Operatives
- Stores Managers
Participants will learn how to:
- Explain the term “Supply Chain”
- Define main activities in Transport & Freight Management
- Describe the key principles of Warehousing
- Interpret INCOTERMS
Course topics include:
- Freight terminology & global trade terminology
- Warehouse, logistics and transport operations
- Transport modes
- Parties involved in international shipments
- INCOTERMS
- Freight calculations
Half day course
Delivered online or in person(Upminster RM14)
£225 +vat