Transportation & Logistics
Training Series

Workshop: International Transportation Fundamentals
Which statement best describes your knowledge of the transportation chain:
  • confident that you know how to deliver your products to international destinations, or
  • cross your fingers and hope they arrive?
This course introduces the key aspects of international transportation. Understand the multimodal transport chain and be able to relate the individual transport phases to each responsible party. Learn the vocabulary and be aware of the differences and similarities of the
INCOTERMS. Participation in this seminar will help you if you are new to the industry, would like to build up on your knowledge, or simply, if
you are interested in finding out more about the industry where you are employed.

Held in either college campuses or hotel conference centers in areas where large numbers of shipping companies are concentrated (e.g., Doral, FL; Greenspoint area, Houston, TX; Alameda, CA; etc.) This workshop features a lecture with a question and answer session. Small groups allows for plenty of interaction.

Who should attend:
This workshop provides a basic understanding of the international transportation model. It is designed for newcomers to the trade as well as for those in back-office functions who need to have an overview of the business.

Recommended for all staff , including, human resources, accounting, marketing, customer service, etc.
Workshop Content:
  • Concept of the international trade model and key roles
  • Modes of transportation

  • An overview of the documentation in the transportation chain
    • The Bill of Lading & Airway Bill
    • The Harmonized commodity system
  • Introduction to the major INCOTERMS and their relation to the transportation chain
  • An overview of maritime operations, including vessel types and equipment
    • Liner vs. tramp service
    • Vessel types
    • Container sizes & types
  • An overview of air operations, including common aircraft types and equipment
    • Wide-body vs. narrow-body aircraft
    • Size limitations
    • ULD types
    • Specialized carriers
  • A summary of important shipping terms
    • FCL, LCL
    • House/Door, Port moves
    • Liner Terms, FIOS
    • Dimensional weight
    • Freight charges and payment - Prepaid vs. Collect
  • Awareness of Dangerous Goods classification system
  • Demurrage / Detention / Terminal Storage

 
To register, or for additional information please contact Katherina Baum:
Telephone:786-206-7759, Extension 300
E-mail:khbaum@N0SPAM.tivalco.com
or visit
http://www.tivalco.com/schedule.php
Cost:$265.00, per participant
Date:Thursday, 15JAN26
Time:6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location:Miami Lakes Area
 6625 Miami Lakes Dr.
Address2:3rd Floor
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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