Freight Forwarding

About Freight Forwarding

A freight forwarder, also known as a forwarding agent, is a person or business that arranges shipments for people or businesses to transport items from a producer or manufacturer to a market, client, or final point of distribution in exchange for payment.

To convey the products from one nation to another, forwarders enter into a contract with a carrier, or sometimes with many carriers.

Freight Forwarding has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Why is Freight Forwarding important?

The most effective way for businesses to send goods is through the freight forwarding sector. Without freight forwarders, the entire shipping procedure may not only take longer than expected but may also encounter several difficulties that would be too much for businesses to handle.

Freight Forwarding certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Who should take the Freight Forwarding Exam?

• SCM managers, senior executives, executives
  
• Sales Executive
• Logistics Import Coordinator 
• Import Specialist
• Those who want to learn about freight forwarder

Knowledge and Skills required for the Freight Forwarding

Critical thinking and communication skills helps candidate to gain quick success for career in freight forwarding.

Freight Forwarding Practice Exam Objectives

Freight Forwarding exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in logistics, SCM and freight forwarding.

Freight Forwarding Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Freight Forwarding exam. Candidates who are well versed  in logistics, SCM and freight forwarding can easily clear the exam.

Freight Forwarding Certification Course Outline

1. Structure of freight forwarder and networks
2. Cargo terminology
3. Transportation geography
4. Cargo aircraft and sea carriers
5. Selling cargo and quoting a cargo shipment
6. Incoterms 2010/2020
7. Insurance notes
8. International trade payments
9. Loading configurations
10. Cargo rating, airports, and ports
11. Types of warehouses
12. Packaging, customs, and chartering
13. Supply chain management

Exam Format and Information

Certification name – Certificate in Freight Forwarding
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199