Introduction to International Trade and Freight - IoSCM
Logistics
About the Program
This unit content is for the Introduction to International Trade and Freight unit found in the Level 2 qualification. To view more units,
Who Should Attend this Program
The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 2 qualification means whether you are new to the industry, or are at an operator level, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.
Course Content
Trade: Types of Products and Market Conditions, Capital Products, Labour Products, Land Products, Local Trade, International Trade, Comparative Advantage, Trade and Tariffs
Freight: Modes of Transport, Road, Rail, Waterways, Air Freight, Intermodal, Preferred Method of Transport, Factors effecting Mode Choice
Goods Identification: Goods to be Traded, Perishable, Dangerous and Bulk goods
reight Organisations: Hauliers / Trucking Companies, Non Vessel Owning Common Carriers (NVOCC), 3rd Party Logistics Providers, Supplier Information, ISO Containers
rading Documentation: Customs related Documents, Licences, Sales Contract, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, The Certificate of Origin (CofO),
Customer Requirements: Customer Service
Freight Systems: The National Export System (NES), Customs Freight Simplified Procedures
Freight Carriage, Insurance and Costs: INCOTERMS, Accord Temporary Admission (ATA) Carnets, Carnets de Passage en Duane Insurance