Foundation Programme in Freight Forwarding & Customs

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in warehousing, transport and supply flows apply Freight Forwarding & Customs consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Freight Forwarding & Customs that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Freight Forwarding & Customs to realistic scenarios drawn from warehousing, transport and supply flows
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Freight Forwarding & Customs
• 04Communicate Freight Forwarding & Customs decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Freight Forwarding & Customs in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

Who Should Attend

• Logistics & Warehouse Managers
• Fleet & Transport Coordinators
• Supply Chain Officers
• Operations Supervisors

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from warehousing, transport and supply flows.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Freight Forwarding & Customs, with examples from warehousing, transport and supply flows.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Freight Forwarding & Customs.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Freight Forwarding & Customs techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Freight Forwarding & Customs.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Freight Forwarding & Customs.

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