For some businesses, transporting goods overseas is a necessity to make the most of cheaper prices in other countries in order to make a profit, or simply to buy in goods which are not available in the home country for sale.
However, getting the goods across the ocean safely can be a tricky task. There are a lot of responsibilities that fall on a freight transportation company when it comes to the safe transportation of goods and it’s important to understand your obligations, how to prevent accidents and how to recover when incidents occur.
Aside from the health and safety obligations for freight transportation companies, there are laws and regulations in place depending on where you’re transporting from and to and it’s essential to understand the laws in each country to ensure the right documentation is provided. If goods are not correctly signed in and out of each country then your freight drivers could be stopped at the border and the goods could be confiscated, which would result in fines for your organisation.
It’s essential to train your drivers and distribution staff on how to deal with problems and procedures to ensure their safety, health and wellbeing, and the security of any transported goods.
During this course, you’ll learn to:
This course is designed for anyone who aims to develop a successful freight company or is employed as part of the freight team for overseas goods transportation. It is particularly beneficial for:
This course has been created using a variety of adult learning styles to develop participants’ knowledge about the requirements and responsibilities within an overseas freight company.
During this course, you will take part in practical group exercises to explore the outcomes of manual handling, create effective logistical frameworks to ensure the cost-effectivity of your operation, and discover the seriousness of environmental impacts created by your freight operation through presentations and trainer-led seminars.