Logistics & Multi-modal Transport

Dates:

25, 27, 28 November & 02, 04, 09, 11, 12, 16, 18 December

Duration:

9 Online Sessions

Hours:

19:30 – 21:30 (GMT +2)

Fees:

600 EUR

(Including tuition fees & reading material)

ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars

Overview

A complete course which covers the interrelationship of all modes of transport used in international trade. It mainly covers the intermodal transport and logistics involving maritime transport on at least one leg. Participants will get an in depth understanding of the operations, the inventory management, as well as the documentation and regulations that cover the transportation of goods.

ONLINE LEARNING

The seminar will be delivered exclusively online through fully tutored learning sessions. Upon registration, you will receive an email with webinar information and joining instructions. No special equipment is required except a camera and a microphone for participation.

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Course Outline

International Distribution & The role of logistics

– Growth of multi-modal through freight transport
– Containerisation | Multi-modalism | Airfreight | Rail systems
– Global Logistics provider

Trade Routes & Cargoes

– The interrelationships of transport mode
– Goods, dangerous goods, special goods, LCL and breakbulk cargo
– Multimodal trade routes
– Service options and factors affecting mode and route choices

Physical Multi-modal Operations

– Vessels, vehicles and equipment used for physical operations
– Ports, terminals, depots

Operators of Multimodal Transport & Logistic Services

– Vessel Operators, Airlines, Road Transport
– Outsourcing logistics management
– Corporate and operating structures
– Computer systems and applications

Pricing

– Tariffs & Freight rates
– Pricing models
– Additional charges

Inventory Management

– Supply chain inventory management
– Equipment
– Owning vs leasing
– Case studies

Sale contracts & Documentation

– International contracts of sale
– INCOTERMS
– Bills of Lading – clauses – other forms of bill of lading
– Waybills (Sea and air)
– Road and rail consignment notes
– Other contracts and paperless trading
– Liability and insurance

Conventions & Other Regulations

– Cargo Liability conventions – Rotterdam Rules
– Conventions governing combined transport by sea
– Convention on rail transport (COTIF) AND CIM
– Conventions relating dangerous goods, customs and other

Marketing & Sales

– E-Commerce
– Quality Management
– Business Development
– Service planning
– Management and control
– Financial evaluation of services

IDEAL FOR

The course is addressed to those involved in the transportation sector; logistics, liner companies, port agency, port & terminal management, freight forwarding, inventory management, customs, procurement and purchasing, warehousing, etc.

Tutors

Tony Mason
FICS, Logistics and Multimodal Transportation Expert

Tony Mason has worked in the shipping industry for over 40 years with extensive experience in the liner business, as well as representing the industry in its relations with international government bodies, the press, and the public at large. He spent 32 years working in many different functions for container shipping companies, culminating in the role of Director, Corporate Strategy, at P and ONedlloyd, prior the acquisition of the company by Maersk in 2005. From 2006 to 2010, he was Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, representing shipowners globally on a wide range of subjects including technical, safety and environmental standards, employment issues, and promoting the image and reputation of the industry. Since 2010, he has been working with Drewry Shipping Consultants as an Associate, on advisory projects in liner shipping, ports and terminals, and logistics businesses.

He is also Secretary of the International Support Vessel Owners’ Association, an international trade association for ship owners operating support vessels in the offshore energy industry. He is a tutor and examiner for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Tony graduated from University College Oxford with a degree in Chemistry and holds a Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. He teaches Logistics and Multimodal Transportation at HMC/ICS Greek Branch.