| Course Name : Certificate in Shipping & Freight Forwarding
Introduction
All countries' economy is becoming increasingly global in nature. Internationally, companies are marketing and distributing more products in foreign nations, locating plants and other facilities, and are in turn buying from foreign companies. There is a host of factors associated with this increased globalization that touch upon almost every aspect of supply chain management.
Providers of logistics services, such as transporters, forwarders and shipping agents, work in a rapidly changing environment. They are only competitive if they have full competence in logistics management and multi-modal transport systems. It is also important to be acquainted to the terminology in this sector.
This programme is designed to equip people to work in the operations of freight and shipping business by providing specific knowledge and skills.
Course Objectives:
- To master Shipping & Freight Operations
- To enable trainees to grasp the nature of the main areas in Logistics and movement of goods
Topics Covered:
- International Trade
- Joining International Trade
- MRA, Customs & Excise Department
- Parties involved in International Trade
- Carriers
- Freight Forwarders
- Transport and Safe Handling & Handling of Dangerous Cargo in the Port Area
- Port Operation
- Vessel Operations
- Airport Operations
- Airliftment Operations
- Trade Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Warehouse Management
- Air Freight Import Process
- Air Freight Export Process
- Sea Freight Import Process
- Sea Freight Export Process
- Mode of Payment & Fund Transfer
- Marine Cargo Insurance
- Effecting Insurance
- Customer Care
- Handling Complaints
- Prevention of Corruption Act
Who will benefit from this course:
- Freight Forwarding Agents
- Export/Import Officers
- Customs Brokers
- Airline Shipping Companies
- Warehousing and Distribution Officers
- School Leavers
Minimum Entry Requirement
Either Students with SC or GCE "O" Level or Form V with 3 months working experience in the field or Form IV with one year working experience in the field or at least 5 years working experience in the field.
Exam and Certificate
Paper Structure
- Paper 1 consists of 40 Multiple Choice Questions, 10 Short Questions and 1 Case Study - Duration 2 Hrs 30 minutes
- Paper 2 is a practical assessment which assesses the acquisition of skills in data input on bills and
other related forms in the EDI systems related to customs - Duration 1 Hour
Certificate will be awarded by Mauritius Examination Syndicate and Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
Duration:60 hrs
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