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Freight Broker Training

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Course Features

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Duration

3 hours

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Advanced

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

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Video Content

3 hours

Course Description

Shipping products internationally and dealing with all the accompanying paperwork may take time and effort due to the complexity of negotiating and integrating each business into the supply chain. Freight brokers assist shippers in navigating the intricacies of global shipping by guiding them through the necessary documentation, rules and processes. They work with carriers to ensure access to obtainable goods by enabling them to maximise capacity utilisation, negotiate fair pricing and acquire transport services suited to the shipper's needs. Goods brokers use their knowledge in cross-border conveyance to guarantee that shipments worldwide reach their destination securely and on schedule. As a freight broker, developing good relationships with trustworthy partners abroad is crucial to succeed in the business. You must also be knowledgeable about the sector to provide practical advice. This exciting course helps you to understand the shipping process, from legalities and operations to transportation, contracts, pricing and commercial relations. Completing this course provides you with a solid understanding of the forwarder's operations, transportation methodologies, compliance and regulations, licensing and unified carrier registration (UCR). We discuss crucial documentation, the use of logistic technology, carrier eligibility and marketing and sales strategies. All these factors enhance your knowledge of the freight sector while allowing you to improve your CV, which will attract the attention of prospective employers. Join us on this journey to explore the fascinating world of shipping, logistics and supply chain management.

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Describe the function of a goods broker in the supply chain

Define the FMCSA's role and the Unified Carrier Registration Regulation Process

Explain the significance of keeping in touch with customers, shippers and carriers

Discuss how to find criteria for carrier evaluation

Describe the forms of transportation and their means of conveyance, including multimodal transport

Explain how to create a marketing plan and improve search engine optimisation (SEO), branding and positioning

Outline licencing and bonding regulations and standards

Describe an organisation's document storage and retrieval strategy

List the financial and accounting rules

State the relevance of the carrier's insurance requirements and safety compliance

Discuss root cause analysis and contingency planning processes

Explain how to handle claims and disagreements

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