This popular course covers the Customs Clearing & Freight Forwarding environment as well as the complication of statutory documentation.

It is suited for learners already employed in the industry or for those wishing to embark on a career in Customs Clearing and Forwarding.

It is also suited to Importers and Exporters who wish to know more about the role their Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agent will play in the handling of your shipment and customs clearing and forwarding procedures.

The credits earned can be used towards your National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance.

International Trade, Transport and Shipping as well as recommending an appropriate Incoterm and all financial documentation (letters of credit) are some of the topics include in the course.

A must if you seek information on trade, transport and statutory requirements, which also includes trade agreements.

We focus on all aspects necessary to the importation and exportation of goods into and out of South Africa.

The credits earned can be used towards the National Certificate:

Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance. International Trade, Transport and Shipping.The topics include in the course are Ocean Freight

- Organisations Involved In The Supply Chain, their Charges And Documentation Issued

- Factors to be considered when deciding on Sea Freight as a transport Mode

- Liner Services

- Types of Vessels

- Different Categories of Cargo

- Containerised Cargo

- Types of Containers

- Types of Container Services

- Container Terminals

- Container Depots

- Cargo Stowage

- Cargo Handling Equipment

- Packing Of Goods in the Container

- Over mass Containers

- Documentation

- Understanding Groupage

- Charges Relating To Ocean Freight

- South African Sea Port Facilities

- Preparing An Estimate

- Revenue & Disbursements

- Freight Desk Operations Export

Airfreight

- Increasing importance of airfreight

- Factors Influencing the Choice of Airfreight as a

Transport Mode.

- Types Of Aircraft

- Airfreight Limitations

- Direct Airfreight Versus Consolidation

- The Consolidator

- Types Of Cargo :

- Cargo Limitations

- Cargo Bumping

Understanding Airfreight & Ocean Freight

4 days Presented by the School of Shipping

- Overview Hazardous Cargo

- How Airfreight Rates are Calculated

- Conversion Rates & Measures

- Labelling,Marking & Packaging

- The Airwaybill

- Reservations & Bookings

Who should attend?

All senior Management

- Shipping Managers, Shipping Clerks,

- Forwarding and Clearing Controllers and Clerks

-Transport Managers,

This course includes a comprehensive 200 page manual & PowerPoint CD, refreshments and light lunch. Our fee excludes travel and accommodation.

Accreditation

School of Shipping a fully accredited TETA Training

Provider: TETA 04¡ª116.

TETA Certificates of Competency issued.

- SAQA Unit Standard Numbers: 252415, 252424,252427