International Logistics

Course Description

Take the fear out of international shipping. This class is the perfect overview of the transportation process—whether you’re shipping by ocean or air. Learn the steps you need to follow to move your products affordably, securely and within budget. Learn to control your international shipments by directly coordinating your documents with transportation rules and procedures. Review the air and ocean transportation & documentation process. Learn how to select and manage your freight forwarder, carrier, and customs broker.  See Schedule ->

What you will learn

• Comprehensive review of the roles of the Forwarder and the Customs Broker
• Securely and affordably transport your products
• Tariff Classification
• Select and negotiate with ocean and/or air carriers for your shipments
• The Rules of the Road (Standard Terms of Carriage)
• Protect your company’s assets by choosing the proper insurance

Course Will Benefit

Importers, Exporters, Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Traffic, Customer Service, Credit Managers, Controllers, Engineering, Legal, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders. Anyone involved or with the responsibility for International Documentation, Compliance Rules and Regulations.

Class is excellent for beginners and also serves as a refresher for experienced professionals. Instructor will level set the course based on attendees.

Course Agenda

Full-Day Class

Managing Forwarders, Brokers & Carriers
Authors:
Thompson & Petersen

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