For more information, contact course facilitator at phelpsg@smccd.edu

Spring Classes

BUS. 249 Online

Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders
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Summer Classes


BUS. 249 Online

Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders

BUS. 680SC Online
Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders

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Fall Classes


BUS. 258 Online

Customs Broker Services and Regulations

BUS. 261 Online
Customs Admissibility, Classification, Value and Entry

BUS. 262 Online
Introduction to International Forwarding and Cargo Transportation

BUS. 263 Online
U.S. Export and Destination Country Import Requirements; Foreign Collections

BUS. 267 Online
Ocean Forwarder & NVOCC Regulation, Operations and
Work Flow

BUS. 268 Online
Air Forwarder
Operations and
Work-Flow

 
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BUS.262 Introduction to International Forwarding and Cargo Transportation

Course Content:

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


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Please direct questions about this program to:

Graciela Phelps
CITD - Logistics Program Director

Bay Area Center for International Trade Development

Skyline College
3300 College Drive, Bldg. 5
San Bruno, CA 94066

Phone:  (650) 738-7098
Fax:     (650) 738-7090

phelps@bayareacitd.com

www.bayarealogistics.org
www.skylinecollege.edu


Call (650) 735 7098
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