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A freight forwarder is responsible for the organization of the shipping. Their responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery, control of safe…
Freight Forwarder Training
This international logistics course is the perfect overview of the essential global logistics and transportation process whether shipping by ocean or air. After completing this course you’ll be able to get in-depth-understanding of this international shipping that will assist you and your company.
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About the Freight
Forwarder profession
About the Freight Forwarder profession
Freight forwarders act as an intermediary between the company that makes the shipment and the final destination for the goods. Although they do not carry out the shipments themselves, they offer different transport modes such as sea/ocean freight, rail freight, road transportation and air freight shipment.
Are you interested in learning? In our course we will teach you how to earn more, describing pitfalls.
Course Will Benefit
Course Will Benefit
Importers & Exporters
Previous attendees work in the following areas: Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Traffic, Customer Service, Credit Managers, Controllers, Legal, or anyone with responsibility for engaging the services of a carrier, forwarder, or customs broker.
Supply chain manager
These specialists have responsibilities to identify optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution. Attendees collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
Brokers and
Freight Forwarders
These specialists have responsibilities to importers and exporters for timely delivery of shipments as well as help you exceed customer expectations.
For beginners
Our international shipping class is excellent for beginners while those with experience will learn important details that can reduce costs in the supply chain and exposure to risk. It will also act as a refresher for those with experience.
What will training with us provide you with?
In our international logistics training course, you will learn to control your international shipments by coordinating them with your carrier or service provider in accordance with relevant regulations, rules, and procedures.
More about what you will learn:
A comprehensive review of Forwarders’ and Customs Brokers’ roles- Importance of security in the supply chain
- Methods of selecting and negotiating rates and service with carriers
- The rules of the road: Standard Ocean and Air Terms and Conditions for Carriage
- Whether the carrier’s insurance protects your company’s assets
- How to mitigate risk by choosing the proper cargo insurance
Training process
Training process
01
Learn Topics
Watching professional video lessons.
02
Complete Tasks
According to the learned material under the guidance of a mentor.
03
Take Exam
After that you can start working in your new profession.
Teachers and Authors
Teachers and Authors
Michael King
Designed and introduced the Freight Forwarder Traning course, using his personal experience of employment and training as a dispatcher in the US.
Tania Green
As a Sales Manager Tania’s responsibilities are to set sales goals, analyze data, and develop our training program.
Dan Droho
Dan is responsible for writing and creating the technical part of our course. Нe specializes in security, mobile and Web development of the course.
Anne Thomas
Safety Manager Anne provides appropriate health and safety, accident prevention, and investigation training for managers and supervisors.
Kristine Michaels
Truck Dispatcher Kristine coordinates and manages the schedules of truck drivers to ensure products and goods are picked up and delivered in a timely manner.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a Freight Forwarder?
A freight forwarder, or forwarding agent, is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution.
How do I get a certificate of completion?
The first one works on his own, runs his company. The second one is an employee of a brokerage company and gets a commission percentage of the brokerage fee.
Am I able to access on a mobile or tablet?
The first one works on his own, runs his company. The second one is an employee of a brokerage company and gets a commission percentage of the brokerage fee.
How to register
The first one works on his own, runs his company. The second one is an employee of a brokerage company and gets a commission percentage of the brokerage fee.
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Full Training
Ocean Freight Training
Air Freight Training
Road Freight Training
Introduction
You’ll learn a forwarder's role; planning and executing shipments by land, air and ocean; collaborating with parties involved; accurately quoting, arranging shipments and managing transportation documentation.
Risk & Liability
You’ll learn all risks and liabilities in case when something goes wrong; major incidents that can occur; free and secure trade, avoiding fees and penalties and how to protect your company, building a compliance culture.
Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight
You’ll learn container ships and types of containers and shipment; airlines, airline units, Air Waybill, different types of aircraft; channel tunnel, types of trailers, road consignment note, different pallet sizes, Post Brexit as well as charges for all types of freight.
Dangerous Goods, Claims & Insurance
You’ll learn the definition of dangerous goods, regulations and 9 classifications of these goods as well as cargo insurance, coverage and time limits.
Full Сourse
You will get access for all lessons and support with personal mentor
10
Modules
45
Lessons
1-2
Lessons every week
Weekly live Stream (How does Freight Forwarder work? Explanation of different subjects every week)
One month is covered by our Freight Forwarder who is responsible for mentoring (option to extend). Online support during the course is our goal and your success.
Fee of full training
program: $1 500
Sign up now
program: $1 500
Introduction
You’ll learn a forwarder's role; planning and executing shipments by land, air and ocean; collaborating with parties involved; accurately quoting, arranging shipments and managing transportation documentation.
Risk & Liability
You’ll learn all risks and liabilities in case when something goes wrong; major incidents that can occur; free and secure trade, avoiding fees and penalties and how to protect your company, building a compliance culture.
Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight
You’ll learn container ships and types of containers and shipment; airlines, airline units, Air Waybill, different types of aircraft; channel tunnel, types of trailers, road consignment note, different pallet sizes, Post Brexit as well as charges for all types of freight.
Dangerous Goods, Claims & Insurance
You’ll learn the definition of dangerous goods, regulations and 9 classifications of these goods as well as cargo insurance, coverage and time limits.
Ocean Freight
You will get access for all lessons and support with personal mentor
10
Modules
45
Lessons
1-2
Lessons every week
Weekly live Stream (How does Freight Forwarder work? Explanation of different subjects every week)
One month is covered by our Freight Forwarder who is responsible for mentoring (option to extend). Online support during the course is our goal and your success.
Fee of full training
program: $1 500
Sign up now
program: $1 500
Introduction
You’ll learn a forwarder's role; planning and executing shipments by land, air and ocean; collaborating with parties involved; accurately quoting, arranging shipments and managing transportation documentation.
Risk & Liability
You’ll learn all risks and liabilities in case when something goes wrong; major incidents that can occur; free and secure trade, avoiding fees and penalties and how to protect your company, building a compliance culture.
Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight
You’ll learn container ships and types of containers and shipment; airlines, airline units, Air Waybill, different types of aircraft; channel tunnel, types of trailers, road consignment note, different pallet sizes, Post Brexit as well as charges for all types of freight.
Dangerous Goods, Claims & Insurance
You’ll learn the definition of dangerous goods, regulations and 9 classifications of these goods as well as cargo insurance, coverage and time limits.
Air Freight
You will get access for all lessons and support with personal mentor
10
Modules
45
Lessons
1-2
Lessons every week
Weekly live Stream (How does Freight Forwarder work? Explanation of different subjects every week)
One month is covered by our Freight Forwarder who is responsible for mentoring (option to extend). Online support during the course is our goal and your success.
Fee of full training
program: $1 500
Sign up now
program: $1 500
Introduction
You’ll learn a forwarder's role; planning and executing shipments by land, air and ocean; collaborating with parties involved; accurately quoting, arranging shipments and managing transportation documentation.
Risk & Liability
You’ll learn all risks and liabilities in case when something goes wrong; major incidents that can occur; free and secure trade, avoiding fees and penalties and how to protect your company, building a compliance culture.
Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight
You’ll learn container ships and types of containers and shipment; airlines, airline units, Air Waybill, different types of aircraft; channel tunnel, types of trailers, road consignment note, different pallet sizes, Post Brexit as well as charges for all types of freight.
Dangerous Goods, Claims & Insurance
You’ll learn the definition of dangerous goods, regulations and 9 classifications of these goods as well as cargo insurance, coverage and time limits.
Road Freight
You will get access for all lessons and support with personal mentor
10
Modules
45
Lessons
1-2
Lessons every week
Weekly live Stream (How does Freight Forwarder work? Explanation of different subjects every week)
One month is covered by our Freight Forwarder who is responsible for mentoring (option to extend). Online support during the course is our goal and your success.
Fee of full training
program: $1 500
Sign up now
program: $1 500
Upcoming Webinars
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The classification & valuation of goods are major decisions!
April 24
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EAR
In our webinar you will learn how to comply with Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
April 17
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Importing Procedures
You’ll learn about import documentation in International Air-Ocean-Road Transportation
April 10
8:30 am -
4:00 pm
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Your mentor
Letters of Credit
If you deal with international trade you probably know the importance of Letter of Credit (LC)
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8:30 am -
4:00 pm
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Your mentor
CTAT
You’ll learn about definition of CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and its importance
March 27
9:00 am -
12:30 pm
$335
Your mentor
Exporting Procedures
You’ll get all necessary information about carrying out exports transactions and operations
March 20
8:30 am -
4:00 pm
$505
Your mentor
The lack of Freight Forwarder specialists in the US
The market size, measured by revenue, of the General Freight Trucking (Less Than Truckload) industry is $88.0bn in 2022. General Freight market growth in the US (Annualized Market Size Growth 2017–2022) is 2.4%. As a result the market size grew slower than the Specialist Engineering, Infrastructure and Contractors sector overall.
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Jan26, 2023
- Expirience 1 year
- Driving Distance Local
- Entity type CARRIER
- MC Number MC-353338
- DOT Number 300813
- Cargo Carried General Freight Drive/Tow away Liquids/Gases
- Drivers 396
- Power Units 328
- Safety Rating 396
- Operation Classification Auth. For Hire Private(Property)
- DBA TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA
- Carrier Operation Interstate
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- Email SFRIEND@TA-PETRO.COM
- Phone Number (440) 808-3289
- Fax Number (440) 899-8375
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We are now looking for a Beginner to Experienced Parts Counter and Service advisors to join our team!Open Interviews Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 PMPetro Weatherford2001 Santa Fe DrWeatherford, TX 76086Are you ready to work with a company that will reward your hard work and dedication? Then we need you!Do you work the counter at a parts store? Or a counter person at a fast lube or repair shop? and looking for a real career?Many of our Service Advisors goes on to be Shop Managers! Our Vice President started in this position!We offer an hourly wage, PLUS COMI$$ION.Shift Differential pay for weekends ($1.50) and Grave shift ($2.00)!Fuel & food discounts!We provide and pay for your on-the-job training!We have full benefits like medical, Dental, vision and more!Going to School? We have Tuition assistance.We’ll help you achieve your goals you just need the desire and will to succeed!With us, you’ll enjoy: Competitive wagesMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k)
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Your resume after training
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Professional skills:
- Effectively schedule ocean and/or air bookings for goods, simple and complex cargo shipments
- Coordinate with clients regarding freight clearance instruction, type of Bill of Entry and prepare documentation for customs
- Process data through a сompany's system and obtain consular releases as well as other government agency releases as appropriate
- Identify transactions and tasks that require special handling, recommend improved processes to management and implement resolutions within assigned scope of responsibility
- Be able to request, then negotiate, freight quotations to include details such as container capacities, packing dimensions and weights, coding, etc.
- Comprehend the full range of freight forwarding services: order management, movement scheduling, customs brokerage, monitor and control services, cost optimization, etc.
- Resolve issues regarding cargo shortage/ damage/ claims
- Support product initiatives in target markets of industry verticals
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We offer you to take a Free Module of our training. You will be able to understand whether this field is suitable for you.
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