International Logistics
About International Logistics
Transporting finished items via a global supply chain is a process known as international logistics. In order to efficiently supply items to end customers throughout the world, it comprises international distribution and cross-border shipping.
There are four crucial aspects of global logistics that are essential for the transfer of cargo: Integrity, Provenance, Chain of Custody, and Track & Trace.
Why is International Logistics important?
The management of international logistics is crucial to transportation. This kind of business is in charge of organizing, carrying out, and managing the movement of both information and tangible resources and things. The supply chain of the firm crosses at least one foreign boundary.
Who should take the International Logistics Exam?
- Those working in Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Traffic, Global Supply Chain, Customer Service, Credit Managers, Controllers, Legal, or anyone with responsibility for engaging the services of a carrier, forwarder, or customs broker.
- Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
International Logistics Certification Course Outline
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs Brokers
- Evaluating Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers
- Transportation Costs and Pre-Shipment Inspections
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
- Free and Secure Trade (FAST)
- Container Security Initiative (CSI)
- Business Alliance for Secure Commerce
- Regulations for Importers and Exporters
- Advanced Cargo Information
- Packaging and Cargo Loading
- Law Concerning Bills of Lading
- Common Carriers’ Responsibilities and Rights
- Rules for Different Modes of Transportation
- Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs)
- Non-Conference Carriers
- Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)
- Ocean Freights Rates
- Containerization
- Working with VOCCs and NVOCCs
- Airline, House, and Master Air Waybills
- Air Waybill Terms and Conditions
- Integrator Waybills
- Combination Carriers
- Charter Airlines
- All-Cargo Carriers
- Integrators or Express Carries
- Forwarders and Consolidators
- Road Feeder Service
- Cargo Networks and Airlines
- Quoting Rates
- Insurance and international supply chain