Certified Sea Freight Forwarder

Course details

This Course is a part of Diploma in Sea Cargo. The course is fully updated in March ;

Course Code: LS06

About the Course: 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 etc. 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, documents 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
Become a well-informed person to work for this industry
  Updated on 17 July, 2023