Freight / Shipping Operations

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Fundamentals of Freight Forwarding
• Definition and Scope of Freight Forwarding
• Evolution of Freight Forwarding in Global Trade
• Key Stakeholders: Shipper, Consignee, Freight Forwarder, CHA, Carrier, NVOCC
• Role of Freight Forwarders in Supply Chain Management
• Overview of Incoterms 2020 and their operational impact
• Module 2: Modes of Transport & Shipping Operations
• Sea Freight: FCL vs. LCL, Container Types, Port Operations
• Air Freight: AWB, Chargeable Weight, Security Protocols
• Road & Rail Freight: CMR, CIM, Domestic Haulage
• Multimodal Transport: MTO Licensing, Route Planning, Transshipment
• Vessel Types, Voyage Planning, and Cut-off Schedules
• Module 3: Shipping Documentation & Compliance
• Commercial Documents: Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin
• Transport Documents: Bill of Lading (Master & House), AWB, Delivery Order
• Regulatory Documents: Shipping Bill, Bill of Entry, DG Declaration, Fumigation Certificate
• Bank & Payment Documents: Letter of Credit, Bank Realization Certificate
• EDI Filing, Digital Signatures, and ICEGATE Integration
• Module 4: Freight Booking & Costing
• Freight Rate Structures: Ocean, Air, Road
• Freight Quotations & Booking Confirmations
• Freight Cost Calculation: CBM, Chargeable Weight, Surcharges
• Negotiation Techniques with Carriers & Agents
• Use of Freight Forwarding Software (e.g., Fresa, Logi-Sys)
• Module 5: Operational Workflows & Case Studies
• End-to-End Export Operation: Booking to Delivery
• Import Clearance Coordination with CHA
• Handling Special Cargo: DG, Reefer, ODC
• Case Study: LCL Consolidation & Deconsolidation
• Role-play: Freight Forwarder–Shipper–Carrier Coordination
• Module 6: Risk Management & Best Practices
• Cargo Insurance & Claims Handling
• Common Errors in Documentation & How to Avoid Them
• Compliance with Customs, DGFT, and Port Authorities
• Digital Freight Platforms & Real-Time Tracking Tools
• Sustainability in Shipping Operations