MASTERING SHIPPING & LOGISTICS IN IMPORT EXPORT TRADE

In international trade, the movement of goods, materials, services, information, and financial flows is the critical path that determines a shipment's total success or failure. Shipping is a vital link in the global transportation pipeline, bridging the commerce and business communities. An insightful understanding of the principles, operations, documentation, and tactical skills will assist in optimizing supply and delivery costs, leading to better alignment of partnerships and the development of new strategies to exceed customer demand and fulfillment.

09.00 am – 10.30 am Understanding Roles and Responsibilities of Shipping Providers The Port and Terminal Operators The Principal and Supplementary Carriers The Logistics Providers and Freight Forwarders Introduction to Partnership Shipping for Global Trade (PPS) The paradigm and rationale of PPS The aims and objectives criticality of PPS The criteria and decision level of PPS 10.30 am – 10.45 am – Coffee Break 10.45 am – 01.00 pm The Trade Routes and Shipping Trading Areas The definition and implication of sea lanes The sea landscape for maritime operations The business models adoption of carriers Documents Used in Sea Cargo Operations The Bill of Lading The Sea Way Bill The Mate's Receipt The Cargo Manifest The Shipping Note The Delivery Order The Principles of Handling Dangerous Cargo Classification and Identification Packing and Stowage Marking and Labeling Carriage of Goods in Containerization Features of containerization operation Precautionary measures in handling Variations in type of container usage 01.00 pm – 02.00 pm – Lunch Break 02.00 pm – 03.30 pm Freight Rates and Cargo Claims Procedures The Liner and Carrier Rates The Commodity Box Rate The Freight All Kind Rate Notice of claim resolution Time and claim limitation Parties and claimants preference Principles of Performance Metrics in Shipping Understanding the strategic objectives Implementing level of operation scorecard Monitoring the captured results and indexes Principles of Outsourcing in Shipping The operational directives aims and objectives The tactical advantages and disadvantages The strategic strengths and weaknesses 03.30 pm – 03.45 pm – Tea Break 03.45 pm – 05.00 pm Commercial and Trade Documents in Shipping Supplier's Quotation Pro-forma Invoice Purchase Order Sales Confirmation Commercial Invoice Packing Weight List Export Shipping Instruction Logistics Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Execution Chain Logistics planning criteria at pre-departure stage Logistics monitoring method at in-conveyance stage Logistics reporting style at post-arrival stage