| What It Takes to be Forwarder |
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Freight Forwarder Functions and Services |
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The Information Age and Continuous Learning |
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Supply Chain Logistics; Communications & Leadership Skills |
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Overview of Forwarder Regulation and Legal Compliance |
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| Forwarder-Shipper Relationship; Agent Responsibilities |
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Forwarder Representation of Shipper: Authority & Terms |
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Forwarder Liability & Other Business Representation Issues |
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| Working With All Modes of Cargo Transportation |
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Multimodal Through Transportation |
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Overview of Trucking; Operational Characteristics |
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Maximum Truck Size and Weight Limits; Special Equipment; HazMat Transport |
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Overview of Rail Transportation |
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Overview of Inland Waterway, Intra-Coastal and Short-Sea Shipping |
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Local & Inland Waybills; Carrier Liability |
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Introduction to NVOCC Services |
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| Cargo Preparation and Loading Responsibilities |
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Cargo Vulnerabilities |
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Preparation Responsibility, Criteria, Types of Packaging |
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Shipping Marks & Numbers |
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Cargo Loading Responsibilities |
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| Understanding and Working with Cargo Insurance |
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Deciding on Cargo Insurance |
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Insurable and non-Insurable Risks, Insurance Deductibles, Other Insurance Limitation |
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Types of Policies; Cargo Insurance Certificates |
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Procedures Upon Discovery of a Cargo Loss; Claim Preparation and Settlement |
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| Dangerous Goods (HazMat) Shipping |
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U.S. and International Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations |
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Classification of Products as "Dangerous Goods" |
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Recognizing Undeclared HazMat in Shipments |
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Packaging, Labeling, Marking and Documentation of Dangerous Goods |
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Qualification to Company and Employee(s) to Handle Dangerous Goods |
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