Dry Cargo Operations and Chartering

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Sea Freight Operations (SFO) is designed to give a full understanding of the sea freight forwarding business within the GAC World.  The course will explore the ‘must-knows’ of sea freight forwarding operations across the GAC World, and  how efficient and commercially-viable operations contribute to our bottom line.
As operations are the backbone of our business, we must know how they contribute to the bottom line of GAC. Profits are generated by selling at the right price, whilst profit margins can be increased by operating in a smart and efficient way. A unique aspect of this course is the special focus on consolidation techniques that generate profitable outcomes.
By the end of this course, you will have greater clarity about the role of efficient sea freight operations, and opportunities that exist for smarter, and more commercially-viable operations.
Who this course is for:
This course is designed for all personnel who wish to increase understanding of sea freight forwarding operations.  It is equally applicable for operations, sales, customer service and commercial functions.   The course is open to all GAC employees and network agent partners.
What this course covers:
1. Terminology & Equipment - Understanding of key terms and equipment used in the sea freight forwarding business.
2. Service Providers and GAC Service Partners – Understanding of all stakeholders in the sea freight forwarding business and identifying  which service providers and partners add what value to the freight forwarding process.
3. Documentation & Application – Understanding core documentation throughout the sea freight forwarding process, and the importance of accuracy and timeliness of information.
4. Basic Sea Freight Process – Understanding of FCL and LCL along with Co-Loading process,  where to generate profit through negotiations with the service partners and providers. It also covers the need to carefully understand a customer’s needs to minimise handling costs through efficient sea freight forwarding solutions.
5. Consolidation – understanding of the concept of consolidation and the choices that exist within this process.  It also covers the concept of Container Freight Stations, Hubbing and OnForwarding
6. Specialized Sea Freight Business – an overview of sea freight services that require unique handling
How this course will be taught:
Sea Freight Operations (SFO) runs for eight weeks and is delivered via our state-of-the-art interactive online Learning Management System.
Who to contact:
For further information, please contact Rehan Naeem, Business Development Manager - GAC Corporate Academy.
GAC Training and Service Solutions has developed this two day course to provide an introduction to and some advanced knowledge of the key aspects of commercial, legal and practical shipping. The course has been specifically designed to suit all managers and staff, who want a clear understanding and overview of dry cargo operations and chartering.  

 

 

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Key features:
  • World trade, cargo types and ship types
  • Contract terms
  • English law
  • Letters of Credit and INCOTERMS
  • Bills of Lading
  • Cargo measurement & shortages
  • Cargo insurance
  • Voyage estimating
  • Dry laytime and demurrage
  • Dispute resolution

 

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for anyone working within the shipping industry such as ship owners, operators, brokers, managers, charterers and commodity traders.

 

What this course covers:
  • World trade, cargo types and ship types
  • Contract terms
  • English law
  • Letters of Credit
  • INCOTERMS
  • Bills of Lading
  • Cargo measurement & shortages
  • Cargo insurance
  • Voyage estimating
  • Dry laytime & demurrage
  • Dispute resolution


Knowledge of how traders operate is crucial for all involved in shipping, so an understanding of INCOTERMS and Bills of Lading is essential. The course’s calculation workshops on voyage estimating and laytime will help to clarify complex theories and, in the final session, delegates will learn how and why different methods of resolution are more suited to certain types of the inevitable disputes that can arise.

Coverage of these topics will facilitate delegates’ progress within this vast service industry by improving their skills and increasing their confidence. This ultimately boosts both employer and customer satisfaction.

On completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of dry cargo chartering and how trade interacts with shipping.

 

How this course will be taught:

Dry Cargo Operations and Chartering is delivered via the National Maritime College of Ireland.

 

Who to contact:

For further information, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Business Development Manager, GAC Corporate Academy.

 

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