Freight Forwarding & Customs: Practical Workshop

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this workshop-based course takes Freight Forwarding & Customs out of the textbook and into the reality of warehousing, transport and supply flows. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Freight Forwarding & Customs is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in warehousing, transport and supply flows using structured Freight Forwarding & Customs techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Freight Forwarding & Customs — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Freight Forwarding & Customs over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting
• A stakeholder and communication map

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

This is a hands-on workshop: short briefings followed by extended exercises, simulations and group activities, with most time spent applying rather than listening. Case material and examples are drawn from warehousing, transport and supply flows.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Freight Forwarding & Customs

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Freight Forwarding & Customs in warehousing, transport and supply flows.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Freight Forwarding & Customs.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Freight Forwarding & Customs, built around realistic situations in warehousing, transport and supply flows.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Freight Forwarding & Customs.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Freight Forwarding & Customs.

Upcoming Sessions