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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 or online
  • 12Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,850Fees from
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Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations
Next classroom session Amsterdam 25 - 29 Jan 2027 · £4,250 Next in London London 22 - 26 Feb 2027 · £4,200

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

  1. 1Day 1: International Transport
    • Sea, air and road freight
    • Multimodal transport
    • Carriers
    • Incoterms links
    • Exercise: Mode selection
  2. 2Day 2: Forwarding Services
    • Forwarder roles
    • Booking
    • Consolidation
    • Routing
    • Workshop: Shipment plan
  3. 3Day 3: Documentation
    • Bills of lading
    • Air waybills
    • Commercial documents
    • Dangerous goods
    • Exercise: Document check
  4. 4Day 4: Customs and Costs
    • Customs coordination
    • Freight rates
    • Surcharges
    • Cost control
    • Case study: Delayed shipment
  5. 5Day 5: Insurance and Claims
    • Cargo insurance
    • Liability
    • Claims
    • Performance
    • Capstone: Shipment management scenario

Schedule

Dates and fees

12 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

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January 2027
25JAN 25 - 29 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
22FEB 22 - 26 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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March 2027
22MAR 22 - 26 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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April 2027
26APR 26 - 30 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
24MAY 24 - 28 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
28JUN 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
26JUL 26 - 30 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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August 2027
23AUG 23 - 27 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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September 2027
27SEP 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
25OCT 25 - 29 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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November 2027
22NOV 22 - 26 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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December 2027
27DEC 27 - 31 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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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.

Can I take Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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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