Global shipping and logistics is a vital and growing sector that enables the movement of goods and services across the globe. It is also a complex and dynamic sector that faces various challenges and opportunities in terms of operations, management, trade, regulation, technology, and innovation. Therefore, there is need for professionals and people dealing in shipping and logistics to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of global shipping and logistics in diverse scenarios. This 5-day course will expose participants to the rudiments best global practices in shipping and logistics with the aim at operating their operations efficiently and effectively therefore affecting the bottom line positively.

Learning Objectives

• Define shipping.
• Know the history of shipping.
• Define Logistics
• Identify the types of Logistics and be able to adopt those best suited for your operations.
• Introduce participants to key concepts, terminology, actors, markets, regulations and trends in global shipping and logistics.
• To equip participants with the skills and knowledge to analyse and optimise the performance of shipping and logistics functions, processes, strategies, planning, execution, control, and improvement.
• Know the types of cargo.
• Learn the tools to address current and emerging challenges and opportunities in global shipping and logistics.
• To expose participants to the regulatory framework in global shipping and logistics including regulations in dangerous shipping
• Learn the documentations in shipping and parties in shipping contract.
• Learn legal framework in assignment in shipping contract. 
• Be abreast with trends in global shipping and logistics.