Beyond basic freight forwarding operations – Mode of Transportation

This skills program consolidates the most important aspects of freight forwarding operations and is therefore compact and focused, including an overview of the structure of the forwarding air and surface environment.

In the world of trade, the ability to transport freight in the most cost and time-efficient manner reigns supreme. Therefore, it is essential in building an efficient supply chain from the main modes of freight transportation: air and surface which includes ocean, road, rail and a combination thereof – multimodal. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each mode is paramount to building an effective supply chain. Generally, four traits are considered in choosing a carrier, i.e. the one that can move the greatest volume of product with the greatest speed over the greatest distance at the lowest cost.

The first step toward choosing the right mode is understanding the aspects that make each mode unique from the others. As the learning is self-paced the module can be broken down and completed in a series of learning sessions. The individual modules will take less than a half-day to complete – typically on average between 60 – 90 minutes.

Target Group
Employees working in:

• Air/Ocean/Road/Rail Exports and Imports
• Customs clearing

Learning Outcomes

• Overview of regulatory and trade environment of Air Freight
• Air Freight trade cycle
• Surface Freight characteristics, vessels and agents
• Equipment and infrastructure used in international transport
• Cargo handling process, containers and pallets
• Freight forwarding clearing and administration
• Import and export administration