Logistics Management: International Transport and Shipping

INTRODUCTION

This hands-on, introductory course will teach you the essentials of Logistics Management and International Trade: especially, your first freight / cargo transportation, whether international or domestic. Whether via air, sea, or land.

This training is designed for importers/exporters, freight forwarders, and new or aspiring supply chain, inventory, and operations managers. Amazon FBA businesses, drop-shippers, small store proprietors, and private labelers will also benefit from this product.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

This course is designed in the form of workshop which will includes a variety of learning tools to help participants function effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment through various methodologies including;

• Short lectures
• Brainstorming
• Case studies
• Group activities
• Role playing

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The attendees of this Certificate Program will be able to:

• Import/Export your first order (Air , Land & Sea)
• Know logistics and transportation are important components of supply chain management.
• Get overview of all the stages and timelines involved in a typical international freight shipment.
• Prepare your cargo – essential information to minimize delays and penalties and to ensure a smooth travel
• Calculate the amount of time saved when deciding whether to ship by air or sea.
• Grasps Incoterms.
• Choose and work with freight forwarders
• Determine cost margin Costs – total of all expected and potential costs of an overseas shipping
• Perform volumetric and chargeable weight calculation

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

• Project Managers
• Operations Managers
• Procurement and logistics professionals
• Supply chain manager
• Management Representatives
• Procurement Professionals
• Logistic Professionals
• Warehouse & Stores Managers
• Purchasing Professionals
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Anyone who is seeking improvement in skills for enhanced performance and career development

TARGETED SKILLS

• Analyze internal spend
• Optimize saving
• Supply security
• Supplier integration
• Procurement process
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Incoterms