Understanding
International
Freight
Course
Online freight training covering the essentials of international freight. Build your knowledge and confidence through 15 practical lessons exploring transport methods, customs and global trade. Ideal for individuals and teams, with simple learner management and progress reporting for companies.
£125.00 + VAT
Per Learner
Bulk Discounts:
- 2+ learners 10% discount
- 5+ learners 15% discount
- 10+ learners 20% discount
Relevant Industry Content
Available On Multiple Devices
Fully Narrated Lessons
Multiple Choice Tests After Each Lesson
Course Certificate
Who is our online freight training for?
Forwarders, Importers & Exporters.
Operational, Support & Commercial Staff.
Individuals New To International Freight.
Semi Experienced Individuals Who Have Not Learnt The Background.
Freight Forwarders With Up To 2-3 Years Experience.
Importers and Exporters Looking To Expand Their Knowledge.
Trainees & Apprentices
Companies & Individuals
Our online freight training is ideal for anyone working in or with international freight who wants a clearer understanding of everyday shipping processes.
It also helps support staff, including admin and accounts teams, understand the business they work in. For companies welcoming new starters, the course provides a structured introduction when busy colleagues cannot give them their full attention.
The lesson breakdown!
Lesson 1 : How International Freight Works
Lesson 2 : Planning An International Shipment
Lesson 3 : Incoterms
Lesson 4 : Ocean Freight
Lesson 5 : Air Freight
Lesson 6 : Road Freight
Lesson 7 : Rail Freight, Intermodal & Short Sea
Lesson 8 : Customs & Border Processes
Lesson 9 : Introduction To Dangerous Goods In Freight
Lesson 10 : Risk, Liability & Cargo Insurance
Lesson 11 : Major Trade - Asia
Lesson 12 : North America - Trade & Logistics
Lesson 13 : Europe Trade Routes & Logistics Geography
Lesson 14 : Other Global Trade Regions
Lesson 15 : International Freight In Practice
For Companies - Training your team, made simple
Whether you’re welcoming new starters or building your team’s freight knowledge, our company features make organising their training straightforward.
Manage your learners
Buy course places and assign them directly from your account. Add learners straight away or return later, with login details ready to share with your team.
Follow their progress
With five or more learners in your company group, you can view course progress, check who has completed their training and download a progress report—all from your account.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
The length of each lesson and slide varies, as does the pace of the learner. On average, we allow one hour per lesson including the test. Therefore, on an average a learner would take 15 hours to complete the entire online freight training course, but this could just as easily be 12-20 hours.
Is this course suitable for new freight forwarders?
Yes, our online freight course works well as freight forwarder training. However, we would not encourage leaners new to the industry to rush through this in a short space of time. International freight is a complex industry and the course is likely to be too much information to take in over a short period for someone completely fresh to the industry. Our suggestion would be to complete the first two lessons and then take further lessons on a weekly or fortnightly basis thereafter.
How do the tests work?
Each lesson in our international freight course has a multiple choice test at the end, with 10 multiple choice questions. An 80% pass rate is required to move on to the next lesson, but tests can be retaken multiple times.
Is the course accredited?
Our online freight training course has previously been approved and accredited with the CPD standards office, however we have not continued our membership. The British International Freight Association (BIFA) have been known to recommend our course in the past, but there is no official standard for this industry.
Can I just access some of the content?
Unfortunately not, to progress through the lessons and complete the course, users must take lessons in order and cannot progress to the next until they have complated each test.
How do I access my course?
Once you have purchased or been assigned training, you must sign in from the account menu at the top of the site. Your international freight course should be allocated and available.
How do I buy and manage multiple learners?
Just select the number of learners you need at cart or checkout and the relevant multiple leaner discount will apply. You will then be presented with the option to manage learners for our Understanding International Freight course. If you have purchased five learners on the same account, you will be able to view all of your learners progress from the account screen too.
Can I access the course offline?
No. Unfortunately, internet access is required, so you cannot take our online freight training course offline.
Am I able to access on a mobile or tablet?
Yes, Desktops, Laptops, Mobiles, Tablets and other devices can be used as long as you have internet access. However, as with all online training, desktops, laptops and tablets are probably best suited.
Do I need sound?
Ideally yes, but you can take the course without sound. Lesson sections are timed by the narration length, therefore taking the courses without sound will be less effective.