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ONLINE: International Freight Forwarding (SCM904)

    Description

    The transit function, generally part of the procurement process, is aiming at transporting goods from a supplier located at a point of origin to its ultimate consignee in the country of use. In the oil & gas industry, this final destination may be an isolated/remote area with difficult access. This makes the Transit & Shipping function an essential element of operational supply chain efficiency.
    Transporting industrial equipment from one point in the world to another within the required timeframe and with effective cost control is a condition for the success of oil and gas development projects.

    This course provides guidelines and best practices to properly track the shipment of your goods and gives you a sound knowledge of international trade and the physical organisation of the international transport chain.

    Course Structure: 5 modules of 4 hours each, delivered over 5 days
    Each day will consist of 2 x 2 hour modules including a 30 min. break in between.

    Course Level: Skill
    Duration: 5 days
    Instructor: Paul Adrian

    Designed for you, if you are...

    • A professional involved in the expediting and shipping of goods: Procurement, Logistics, Transit Agent

    How we build your confidence

    • Live instructor-led training
    • This course will give you a strong theoretical background through a solid and meticulous documentation, which you will be able to use in your working position as a reference
    • The course will also make extensive use of case studies and exercises
    • When appropriate, videos will complete and support the theory

    The benefits from attending

    By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:

    • The supply chain in upstream industry and its objectives
    • A strong background in freight forwarding and the incoterms
    • International air, sea and road freight forwarding
    • The control of international transport of dangerous goods
    • How to optimize your international transportation chain by better managing the transit contract, influence the choice of the mode of transportation, better secure their international freight.

    Topics

    Introduction to the Supply Chain & Material Management
    • The Supply Chain in the manufacturing industry
    • The Supply Chain in the upstream industry
    • Role of the Transit within the Supply Chain

    International Freight Forwarding
    • Legal framework of freight forwarding activity
    • Key players
    • Incoterms
    • Liabilities and insurances in the international transportation chain
    • Contracting the freight forwarder
    • The Freight Forwarder’s invoices
    • Customs regulations
    • Packing of goods

    International Air Freight Forwarding
    • Introduction, stakeholders of international air freight
    • Regulatory framework of international air freight
    • Documents and Contracts (AWB, MAWB, HAWB)
    • Organisation of air transport
    • Aircraft chartering

    International Sea Freight Forwarding
    • Introduction, stakeholders of international sea freight
    • Regulatory framework of international sea freight
    • Documents and contracts
    • Execution of transport contracts

    International Road Freight Forwarding
    • Generalities
    • 10 Golden Rules of Road Transportation
    • Efficiency and Performance Indicators

    International Transport of Dangerous Goods
    • Dangerous Goods international regulations
    • Dangerous Goods classification & identification
    • Dangerous Goods packing, marking & labelling
    • Dangerous Goods documentation


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