International Sea Freight Forwarding

Overview: This module is a deep study of the Sea Freight organization. The actors are defined in their roles. The regulatory frame and contractual documents are described. 

Audience: Any personnel involved in the Expediting and Shipping of Goods: Procurement, Logistics, Transit Agent.

Deliverables: Upon completion of this course the attendants will have a complete understanding of the international shipping organization. 
They will be able to enhance their efficiency in the various positions of a Transit/Logistics department and improve the Supply Chain efficiency.

Certificate: The training will be completed by an online test on EvalBox. Upon completion of the training, including the test, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance issued by Adinergy.

1. Introduction: The Actors of the International Sea Freight.
2. Legal framework of International Sea Freight: International Maritime Organization - The International Maritime Conventions.
3. The Documents and Contract: Roles and Responsibilities – The Bill of Lading – The Shipping Documents - Shipment Visibility and Freight Analytics: Review of the main digital solutions and their functionalities - The use of Blockchain Technology in Shipping: Myth or Reality?
4. The Execution of the Transport Contract: Liner Conferences – Shipping Alliances – The shipping Containers - Main types of shipping vessels - Shipping Routes and solutions review for Conventional and Unconventional Shipments – Liner Terms – Container Detention & Demurrage – Group exercise on Detention & Demurrage.

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