INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION
AND TRADE

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.

In this course you will learn the foundations of freight forwarding in the context of international trade, how to manage risks by selecting the appropriate Incoterm® for a shipment, how to calculate freight charges and load shipments, and the types of equipment and documentation used to move goods by land, air and ocean modes of transport. You will also learn about calculating freight charges, equipment and documentation. Once you are enrolled you will have access to fully narrated lessons that contain case studies that will put the learner into real world scenarios, e-textbooks are provided and can be viewed on up to three devices.

• 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

• The basics of freight forwarding in the context of international trade
• Selection of the right Incoterm for a cargo
• Calculation of freight rates and cargo load
• Different kinds of equipment and paperwork required to transport cargo

Course participants must pass one online exam. The lessons have case studies and questions that will help prepare the student for the exam. The pupil will receive their score on completion of the exam.

• An average level of business English will be required to clearly understand all the course topics.
• Elementary knowledge of international transportation, trade, logistics, and supply chain industry could be useful but is not required.

• Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Goggle Chrome, Opera 9.5 and above.
• Online lessons will NOT work on iPads or iPhones.

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