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International Modes of Transport
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International Modes of Transport
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in International Modes of Transport.
A key operational task once an export order is received is to arrange the most appropriate transport option to the transaction at hand. Marine transport is covered in its own learning unit.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in International Modes of Transport.
- Recognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.
- Apply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for exporters, importers, logistics and supply-chain professionals, SME owners and international trade practitioners.
Course at a glance
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
A key operational task once an export order is received is to arrange the most appropriate transport option to the transaction at hand. Marine transport is covered in its own learning unit.
In this unit you learn about other modes of transport available to the exporter.
This will be done by:
- Analyzing the non marine modes of transport and their characteristics.
- Learning about Multimodal transport and its own operational issues.
- Exploring mode specific issues relating to transport insurance for each mode covered
- Learning about the transport documents required for each mode of transport covered.
Completing this course will confer 5 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
1. AIR TRANSPORT
1.1 Advantages of Air Transport
1.2 Types of Aircraft
1.3 Air Transport Market
1.4 Air Freight Rates
1.5 Air Freight
1.6 Cargo Loading Equipment
1.7 Tracking
1.8 Air Freight Documents
1.9 International Legal Framework
1.10 Air Freight Insurance
1.11 Aircraft Loading Pictures
2 - ROAD TRANSPORT
2.1 Flexibility
2.2 Conventions Governing Road Transport
2.3 CMR Convention
2.4 TIR Convention
2.5 Useful Terms
2.6 Road Transport in EU
2.7 Road Freight Market
2.8 Road Freight Rates
2.9 Road Transport Insurance
2.10 Vehicle Types
2.11 Road Freight Documentation (CMR)
3. RAIL TRANSPORT
3.1 Rail Freight Market
3.2 Rail Freight Charges
3.3 Documentation and Governing Conventions
3.4 Rail Freight Documentation
3.5 Rail Insurance
4. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT
4.1 Goods and Packaging
4.2 Infrastructures
4.3 Infrastructures
4.4 Multimodal Transport Insurance
4.5 Multimodal Transport Documentation
Further Reading
1- Air Freight Industry White Paper
2- Air Freight Container Dimensions
3- CMR Convention
4- Glossary of Rail Transport Terms
5- More info on Multimodal Transport
6- Carriage of Goods by Air Legal Framework Guide
7- The Montreal Convention 1999
8- The Warsaw Convention 1929-1955-1975
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Part of this learning pathway: International Trade Practice
Learners also take: International Transport & Logistics | International Contracts | Introduction to International Trade
Course pathway: eBSI Export Academy > International Trade Practice > International Modes of Transport
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