Introduction to Shipping

Course details

This course provides an overview of shipping practices, its liabilities, roles and impact in international trade.  At the end of the course, the participants would be able to understand the roles of shipping in international trade, learn how customers evaluate and select shipping lines for their shipping requirements, and acquire knowledge on shipping line operations.  Also, participants would understand the duties, rights and liabilities of a carrier, be aware of the importance and application of IT, know the financial considerations of operating shipping services and appreciate the roles and future challenges of shipping carriers in supply chain management.

Course Outline

• How to select shipping services
• Understanding shipping operations 
• What are the Duties, Rights & Liabilities of Carrier
• Roles and future challenges of shipping lines in Supply Chain       

Course Methodology

The course will engage the students with lively presentations and real-life examples. Case study discussions will be conducted to assess their understanding.

Target Participants

This course will benefit the executives who have just joined the shipping industry. It will better equip purchasers with knowledge in understanding shipping services, evaluation and selection of the appropriate shipping lines.