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Export Packaging
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Export Packaging
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Export Packaging.
Once an export order has been accepted and sales and delivery conditions established, it will be the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the goods are packaged in a way which will ensure that they will reach the importer in optimum condition. In this unit you will: - Learn the importance of adequate packaging in export transactions. This will be achieved by: - Outlining the types of export packaging...
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 Export Packaging.
- 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.
Once an export order has been accepted and sales and delivery conditions established, it will be the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the goods are packaged in a way which will ensure that they will reach the importer in optimum condition.
In this unit you will:
- Learn the importance of adequate packaging in export transactions.
This will be achieved by:
- Outlining the types of export packaging available to the exporter.
- Analysing the criteria to be used in the selection of export packaging.
- Outlining various packing options including pallets, containers and distribution of pallets in containers.
- Examining the different materials that can be used for packaging.
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. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Packaging Policy
1.2 Size and Weight
1.3 Purposes of Packaging
1.4 Packaging Obligation of the Exporter
1.5 Criteria for the Selection of Packaging
1.6 Incorporating Incoterms
1.7 Electronic Tagging
1.8 Packaging and Multimodal Transport
1.9 Larger Units of Cargo
1.10 Pallet
1.11 Stabilize the Cargo
1.12 Forklifts
2. CONTAINERS
2.1 Standardized Dimensions
2.2 Containers
2.3 Distribution of Pallets in a Container
2.4 Stowing
2.5 Formula for Stowing
2.6 Incoterms and Competition
2.7 Export Experience
2.8 Good Condition
2.9 Identifying Abbreviations
2.10 Abbreviations
2.11 Groupage
2.12 Basic Movements of a Container
Forum Assignment
Further Reading
1- Hapag-Lloyd Guide to container packing
2- Paul Wurth Group – Sample instructions for Packing, Marking and Shipping.
3- US Dept Transport Regulations for Shipping of Hazardous Goods.
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: International Trade Practice
Learners also take: Export Documentation
Course pathway: eBSI Export Academy > International Trade Practice > Export Packaging
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