Freight / Shipping Documentation

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Introduction to Freight Forwarding
• What is Freight Forwarding?
• Role of a Freight Forwarder vs. CHA vs. Carrier
• Overview of Global Supply Chain & Incoterms
• Modes of Transport: Sea, Air, Road, Rail, Multimodal
• Key Stakeholders: Shipper, Consignee, Carrier, NVOCC, 3PL
• Module 2: Core Shipping Documents
• A. Commercial Documents
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Proforma Invoice
• Insurance Certificate
• B. Transport Documents
• Bill of Lading (Master & House)
• Airway Bill
• CMR (Road), CIM (Rail)
• Delivery Order
• Booking Confirmation
• C. Regulatory & Compliance Documents
• Export Declaration (Shipping Bill)
• Import Declaration (Bill of Entry)
• Dangerous Goods Declaration
• Fumigation Certificate
• Letter of Credit / Bank Documents
• Module 3: Sea Freight Operations
• Container Types & Sizing (20’, 40’, HC, Reefer, Flat Rack)
• FCL vs. LCL Shipments
• Port Handling & CFS Procedures
• Vessel Scheduling & Cut-off Times
• Co-loading & Consolidation
• Module 4: Air Freight Operations
• Air Cargo Booking & Space Allotment
• IATA Codes & AWB Numbering
• Chargeable Weight & Volumetric Calculations
• Airport Handling & Security Screening
• Courier vs. Air Freight
• Module 5: Documentation Flow & Process Mapping
• Pre-shipment Documentation Flow
• Post-shipment Documentation & Handover
• Document Handover to Bank (LC Shipments)
• EDI Filing & Digital Signatures
• Common Errors in Documentation
• Module 6: Case Studies & Practical Exercises
• Prepare a complete shipping document set for FCL export
• Identify errors in a sample House Bill of Lading
• Role-play: Freight Forwarder–Shipper–Carrier coordination
• Scenario: Handling a DG cargo shipment
• Module 7: Best Practices & Industry Tools
• Document Retention & Archiving
• Freight Rate Negotiation Tips
• Use of Freight Forwarding Software (e.g., SCM-Cube)
• Tracking & Visibility Tools
• Digital Freight Platforms