An introduction to freight forwarding in New Zealand. It covers what a freight forwarder does, the transport modes and how ports work, cargo characteristics and containers, documentation, Incoterms and payment methods, customs, biosecurity and freight security, marine and cargo insurance and dangerous goods, and the full journey of a shipment. Each chapter ends with an assessment, and the course closes with a final assessment.
What the course covers
- The Big Picture5 lessons
- How Goods Move9 lessons
- What Moves and How It Is Packed4 lessons
- The Paperwork5 lessons
- Borders and Compliance5 lessons
- Managing Risk4 lessons
- Putting It Together3 lessons