Shipping Documents 101

Course Overview

  • Understand the trading process and key shipping documents for imports and exports.
  • Differentiate shipping terms and Incoterms for international trade.
  • Learn shipper’s responsibilities in providing accurate cargo details in a Bill of Lading (B/L).
  • Review key clauses in a B/L, including liability limits, delays, and time-bar conditions.
  • Differentiate between various types of B/L and their appropriate usage.
  • Gain hands-on experience in preparing and verifying Bills of Lading.

Learning Units​

  • Introduction to the Trading Process
  • Shipping Terms and Incoterms
  • Shipper’s Obligations in the Bill of Lading
  • Understanding Key Clauses in the Bill of Lading
  • Types of Bills of Lading and Their Usage
  • Hands-On Workshop – Preparing & Reviewing Bills of Lading

You will gain competency in

✔ Handling export and import shipments with proper documentation
✔ Understanding containerization and different container types
✔ Analyzing the impact of shipping consortiums and freight pricing
✔ Applying job costing techniques in freight forwarding
✔ Implementing best practices in cargo handling & logistics operations

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

✅ Freight forwarders & shipping executives
✅ Logistics professionals handling sea freight operations
✅ Supply chain managers & import/export coordinators
✅ Business owners & entrepreneurs looking to understand shipping logistics
✅ New entrants in the maritime and freight industry

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge and real-world applications to enhance their sea freight & logistics expertise.

Prerequisite

Conversational English and ability to read in English

Shipping Documents 101

$470 (before GST)

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English

Locations:

  • Centrium Square
  • Flexible alternative locations

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Certification

Upon fulfilling the course requirements with a minimum attendance rate of 100% and demonstrating proficiency in the assessments, candidates will be awarded a

  • Certificate of Completion from AAT Training Hub

FAQs:

All staff from shipping and logistics companies

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive

  • Certificate of Completion from AAT Training Hub

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