Professional training course · PSCM-038
Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations
Freight forwarders and shipping teams coordinate the movement of goods across borders by sea, air and road. Errors in documentation, routing or customs cause delays and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 12Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Freight forwarders and shipping teams coordinate the movement of goods across borders by sea, air and road. Errors in documentation, routing or customs cause delays and costs.
This LLMI course covers international transport modes, freight forwarding services, booking and routing, shipping documentation, containers and cargo handling, customs coordination, freight rates and costs, cargo insurance and claims. Participants manage shipment scenarios.
Course Objectives
Understand international transport modes
Explain freight forwarding services
Book and route shipments efficiently
Prepare and check shipping documentation
Coordinate customs clearance
Manage freight costs, insurance and claims
Target Audience
Freight forwarders
Shipping coordinators
Import and export staff
Logistics professionals
Procurement staff
Customer service staff in logistics
Course Methodology
Practical scenarios
Document exercises
Case studies
Group discussions
Reviews
Course outline
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1Day 1: International Transport
- Sea, air and road freight
- Multimodal transport
- Carriers
- Incoterms links
- Exercise: Mode selection
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2Day 2: Forwarding Services
- Forwarder roles
- Booking
- Consolidation
- Routing
- Workshop: Shipment plan
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3Day 3: Documentation
- Bills of lading
- Air waybills
- Commercial documents
- Dangerous goods
- Exercise: Document check
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4Day 4: Customs and Costs
- Customs coordination
- Freight rates
- Surcharges
- Cost control
- Case study: Delayed shipment
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5Day 5: Insurance and Claims
- Cargo insurance
- Liability
- Claims
- Performance
- Capstone: Shipment management scenario
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations course?
The next public date is 25 - 29 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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