MODULE 10-11

Ocean transportation: Liner Vessel

• Participants, Relationship, Workflow between Shipper, Consignee, Agency of Carrier (Forwarder), Carrier (Shipping Lines) in freight forwarding and sea transportation;
• How to check a freight quotation, deal freight tariff with forwarder, NVOCC, shipping lines;
• How to book a place/container on vessel with forwarder, NVOCC, shipping lines: for FCL or LCL cargo;
• Common types of containers. How to check quality of containers;
• Bill of Lading: Definition, Functions, Workflow, important contents of B/L, typical kinds of B/L;
• Case of use and workflow of some important B/Ls: Surrendered B/L, Sea Way Bill, Original B/L; FIATA B/L, FCR; House B/L, Master B/L; To order B/L, Named B/L, Nameless B/L; Switched B/L...;
• Charges and surcharges in ocean freight: THC, CIC, EBS, AMS, free-time (Demurrage, Detention, Storage)…;
• Practice in Vietnam: Strong points and key routes of some shipping lines;
• Authorization to take original B/L, Delivery Order - D/O, Notice of Arrival - N/A.

Sea Transportation: Charter Vessel

• Types of charter vessel;
• Workflow of vessel booking;
• Difference between Liner and Charter Vessel Arrangement;
• Charter Party: Some important contents.

Air Transportation

• Participants, Relationship, Workflow between Shipper, Consignee, Agency of Carrier (Forwarder), Carrier (Air Lines) in freight forwarding and air transportation;
• Air Way Bill: Definition, Functions, Workflow, important contents of AWB, typical kinds of AWB;
• ​Charges and surcharges in air freight;
• Practice in Vietnam: Strong points and key routes of some air lines.