Basic Course in Sea Freight Forwarding

Course details

Sea Freight forwarding requires specialized knowledge not only in shipping industry but also in Customs, International Trade, Dangerous goods and other industries such as Air Cargo, Surface Logistics. Sea Cargo also offers ample of employment opportunities world over. This course is aimed at those who aspire to work in Sea Freight Industry by acquiring all the necessary knowledge. The course is also beneficial for freight forwarders, new exporters and importers and will introduce students to the terminology and basic processes including quotations, freight calculations, preparation of documentation, cargo booking, processing and post shipment controls.

Learning Outcomes:

• After completing this course you should be able to: 
  
• Understand functioning of Sea Freight Forwarding & Clearing Concepts 
  
• Know the process of Clearing & Forwarding 
  
• Familiarize with Sea Freight Terminology 
  
• Gain knowledge of Bill of Lading, Contract of Carriage 
  
• Know international regulations such as Hague Visby rules, Hamburg rules etc. 
  
• Gain knowledge of Inco-terms 
  
• Understand different components of Sea Freight rates 
  
• Prepare documentation relating to sea freight shipments, 
  
• Be aware of dangerous good regulations and terms of sale
  

• Sea Freight Forwarder 
  
• Freight Forwarding Terminology 
  
• Sea Freight Clearing & Forwarding Operation 
  
• Bill of Lading 
  
• International Regulations 
  
• Inco-terms 
  
• Freight Rates 
  
• Documentation 
  
• Shipping Containers & Leasing 
  
• Packaging 
  
• Marking, Labeling & Placarding 
  
• Marine Insurance 
  
• Customs Clearance