Advance Freight Services Course - Cooperative Logistics Network

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CIFFA education programs are designed by professionals with experience in a variety of freight forwarding matters, who have been providing students with the highest level of professional education over the years. Courses are intended for people working in the transportation and logistics sector who would like to further their career, likewise, courses are perfect for newcomers in this sector who want to start their journey in this industry on a strong footing.

Course Details:

Moving beyond the ordinary, the Advanced Freight Services course elaborates on the topics of ocean transportation, ocean and air chartering, project cargo, customs, transportation law, sustainability, technology, legal liability, and the role of the freight forwarder within supply chain. Completion of International Transportation and Trade and Essentials of Freight Forwarding is recommended before completing this course.

Advantages of selecting this course

Upskill yourself and your team to enhance your career prospect and ensure your professional growth
Stay updated with the industry changes
Expand your company’s scope and outreach
Keep pace with the technology trends in the industry
Enjoy an in-depth educational experience with the interactive training programmes
Start and complete the course at your convenient time and desired pace
Future proof your career with our internationally recognized certifications

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Advanced Freight Services is the final part of three courses required for the Tier 3 certification. You have to enroll for the
International Transportation and Trade Course and
the Essentials of Freight Forwarding Course before joining this course.

Who is this course for?

The Essentials of Freight Forwarding course is primarily designed to meet the education needs of:

New in the Logistics industry New to the business

Individuals who are new to the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply chain industries and need to acquire new skills and knowledge to become more employable.

Freight Forwarding professionals Proffesionals

Individuals who are currently working in the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply chain industries, but wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge to advance their career.

Dates and duration

Registration

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Starting date

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Duration

Aproximately 65 – 75 hours of dedicated study time are required to complete this course.
The Coop members can complete it within 3 months.

Topics Covered:

Types of ships, their use, and types of cargo they carry
Types of marine terminals, their operation and equipment used
Key aspects of chartering a vessel and types of charter available
Why and how to charter an aircraft
How projects are handled and how to avoid costly mistakes
Customs processes and voluntary compliance
Structure of the Harmonized System (HS)
Customs release systems and accounting process
Benefits of customs programs, e.g., CSA, ACI
International conventions relevant to international transportation
Elements of a binding contract and available remedies
Insurance matters and risk management
Supply chain as the flow of information, products and funds
Complexities and leading changes in logistics
Sustainability practices affecting global logistics
Technology in supply chain and how it enables and enhances decision making
Benefits and challenges of global supply chains

TraversEd Global Trade Certificate

The TraversEd Global Trade Certificate is awarded in three progressive tiers. Courses must be completed in the following order:

International Transportation and Trade (ITT)
Completion earns Tier 1.
Essentials of Freight Forwarding (EFF)
Completion of ITT + EFF earns Tier 2.
Advanced Freight Services (AFS)
Completion of all three courses earns Tier 3.

Each course includes an online exam. Participants must successfully pass the exam to obtain the corresponding certificate level. Lessons include case studies and review questions designed to prepare students for the final assessment.

Prerequisites

Medium English Business level is a must, in order to understand all the topics of the course.
Some knowledge of the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply chain industries is beneficial but not required.
This course is part of a three-course certification bundle. Courses must be taken in the following order, as each level builds on the previous one:
1. International Transportation and Trade
2. Essentials of Freight Forwarding
3. Advanced Freight Services

Technical requirements

Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Goggle Chrome, Opera 9.5 and above.

Registration and expenses Members Only

Registration date to be confirmed soon
In order to check the courses fees and to register, please access your members area and click on the "logistics courses registration" button, on the dashboard on the left of the page. Then kindly fill in the online form with your registration details.