Logistics Management: International Transport & Shipping

Logistics Supply Chain Management Basics - Transport / Import - Export your Freight / Inventory by Air, Sea or Land

Created by: Laurence Gartside
Management Consultant and Coach

Created by: Rowtons Training
Level-Up Your Business Operations Fundamentals!

What Will I Learn?

• How to Import / Export your first shipment (Air , Land & Sea)
• Logistics and Transportation as part of your Supply Chain Management
• Overview of all the steps and timeline for a typical international freight transportation
• Prepare your shipment - key things you need to know to avoid delay, fees, and ensure a smooth transit
• Should you ship FCL or LCL...
• How to decide if to ship by Air vs Sea - calculate the value of time saved
• Incoterms - FOB, EXW, DDP etc. - essential international terminology to understand your quote and responsibilities
• Selecting and Working with Freight Forwarders and 3PL
• Clearing Customs - Top Tips
• Costs - all the expected and possible costs of making an international shipment - calculate your margin
• Calculating your Volumetric and Chargeable Weight
• Documentation : Essential Documents you'll Need - What they are and why you need them

Requirements

• No prior knowledge or experience required
• Only an appetite to improve yourself and enhance your business logistics

Target audience

• Ambitious Employees in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Sourcing, Customs, Warehouse Management
• Aspiring Supply Chain Managers looking to broaden their knowledge of their practical operations
• New Importers / Exporters
• Ecommerce Entrepreneurs / Amazon FBA / Dropshippers
• Small Business Owners
• People moving their life belongings and a hippo in shipping container to Australia