Shipping & Logistics Training Course

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Course Overview

Promise is offering professionals with industry-focused, well-structured course material and internationally experienced trainers. This is the comprehensive program covering different aspects of Logistics/supply chain management. New state-of-the-art teaching methods are being deployed where professionals/employees can enhance their skills in a conducive and discerning environment.

This professional program will match the expanding needs of the logistics industry. For those interested in an in-depth knowledge and understanding of supply chain, international trade, use of information technology to enable supply chains, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and hone their skills. International supply chain trends will be analyzed and the latest educational tools utilized to give students valuable insight and hands-on training in the word of supply chain management and the lucrative careers that they can build on from there.

Important Features

The important features of the Shipping and logistics masterclass training course are:

Identify the key shipping documentation
Introduction to basic concepts related to handling and shipment
Defining the incoterms
Recognize the Supply Chain Management Drivers

Learning Objectives

Gather new insights into developing Shipping and logistics to achieve competitive advantage
An increased understanding of the impact of Shipping and logistics on costs and financial performance
Appreciation of approaches and frameworks that can be applied to different market segments
Reviews of the latest thinking on supply chain strategy, planning and execution

Target Audience

Shipping and Logistics Managers and Executives looking at thought leadership of their own supply chain as well as other delegates experienced and methods
Senior Supply Chain Managers and Executives looking at thought leadership of their own supply chain as well as other delegates experienced and methods
Junior Supply Chain Executives, helping to bring them up to speed with the latest thinking, frameworks, tools and implementation
Marketing, customer service and manufacturing managers and directors who are seeking supply chain integration or who need to understand the impact of supply chain decisions upon their company’s performance
Those wanting to create Action within the supply chain to increase value and reduce cost

Training Methodology

The Shipping and Logistics training course will be practical and results-oriented training course is based on adult learning concept. There will be group discussions as well as individual exercises and everyone will get an opportunity to discuss their issues. It incorporates short inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual; captivating PowerPoint slides with videos to enhance learning. Each day will end with time to produce an action plan for delegates’ continuing development.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Shipping Documentation

Key Topics

Introduction to Shipping
Bill of lading
Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L), Airway Bill (AWB)
Containership,
Chartering and Cargo Agents,
Claim Management,
Freight and Liner Trade & Multimodal Transport

Module 2 - Ship-Shore Interface, Electronics Commerce, EDI

Key Topics

Basic concepts related to handling and shipment
Dry-bulk Cargo, Containers, Tankers, Large Bulk Carriers
Dangerous Goods Notifications
Common Shipping Terminologies
Electronic Bills of Lading & Functional Equivalence
The UNCITRAL Model Law on Legal aspects of EDI
Electronic Data Messages – Legal Recognition
Document of Title and Negotiability
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Bills of Lading

Module 3 - Incoterms

Key Topics

Introduction to Incoterms
Incoterms 2017
Risk management spectrum
ICC & Incoterms
Carrier liabilities
Insurance
Buyer & Seller responsibilities

Module 4 - Supply Chain Management Drivers

Key Topics

Key Concepts
Supply Chain evolution
Logistics concepts, drivers, issues
Purchasing and Procurement
Warehousing & Distribution
Warehousing Objectives, Layout and Design
Material Handling
Inventory Accuracy

Module 5 -Inventory Management

Key Topics

Inventory provisioning
EOQ, Coverage Analysis
Understanding the role of Stocks in Supply Chain
Buffer Stock
ABC, VED, XYZ Analysis
Role of Normal Distribution and Standard deviation in the demand pattern

Classroom Session

Cape Town

02 - 06 Nov 2026

$5,600

Dubai

23 - 27 Nov 2026

$5,600

Dubai

18 - 22 Jan 2027

$5,600

Barcelona

08 - 12 Mar 2027

$5,950

Accra

24 - 28 May 2027

$5,600

Istanbul

05 - 09 Jul 2027

$5,950

Abuja

06 - 10 Sep 2027

$5,600

Cape Town

01 - 05 Nov 2027

$5,600

Dubai

15 - 19 Nov 2027

$5,600

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

19-Oct-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

23-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

19-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

27-Apr-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

02-Aug-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

22-Nov-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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An exceptional learning experience. This stands out as one of the most comprehensive and well-structured courses I have encountered in my career.