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International Transportation Fundamentals

Which statement best describes your knowledge of the transportation chain: confident that you know how to deliver your products to international destinations, or cross your fingers and hope they arrive?

This course introduces the key aspects of international transportation. Understand the multimodal transport chain and be able to relate the individual transport phases to each responsible party. Learn the vocabulary and be aware of the differences and similarities of the INCOTERMS.

Participation in this seminar will help you if you are new to the industry, would like to build up on your knowledge, or simply, if you are interested in finding out more about the industry where you are employed.

This workshop features a lecture with a question and answer session — small groups allow for plenty of interaction.

Who should attend

This 3-hour workshop provides a basic understanding of the international transportation model. It is designed for newcomers to the trade as well as for those in back-office functions who need an overview of the business. Recommended for all staff, including human resources, accounting, marketing, and customer service.

Workshop Content

Trade Model & Transport Modes

  • Concept of the international trade model and key roles
  • Modes of transportation

Documentation

  • Overview of documentation in the transportation chain
  • The Bill of Lading & Airway Bill
  • The Harmonized commodity system
  • Introduction to the major INCOTERMS and their relation to the transportation chain

Maritime Operations

  • Liner vs. tramp service
  • Vessel types
  • Container sizes & types

Air Operations

  • Wide-body vs. narrow-body aircraft
  • Size limitations
  • ULD types
  • Specialized carriers

Shipping Terms

  • FCL, LCL
  • House/Door, Port moves
  • Liner Terms, FIOS
  • Dimensional weight
  • Freight charges & payment — prepaid vs. collect

Compliance & Charges

  • Awareness of the Dangerous Goods classification system
  • Demurrage / Detention / Terminal Storage

Upcoming dates

Register or ask questions

Katherina Baum
(786) 206-7759, ext. 300
khbaum@tivalco.com

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