Certification Programs
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
CSFFP Certified Shipping & Freight Forwarding Professional
Course Details
CSFFP
Certified Shipping & Freight Forwarding Professional
Course Methodology
This Certified Shipping & Freight Forwarding Professional course utilises a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos, simulations, and group discussions to provide practical exposure to international shipping and freight forwarding operations.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this shipping and freight forwarding certification, participants will be able to:
- Understand international trade and shipping operations
- Manage import and export processes efficiently
- Handle shipping documentation and compliance
- Apply global trade regulations and standards
- Reduce operational risks in logistics
- Select appropriate transportation modes for international shipments
- Navigate customs clearance procedures
- Calculate freight costs and total landed cost
- Apply digital tools and sustainable logistics practices
Target Audience
CSFFP is designed for professionals working in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, import-export operations, customs clearance, transportation, warehousing, procurement, and international trade.
Target Competencies
International Trade
Shipping Operations
Freight Forwarding
Customs Clearance
Incoterms®
Shipping Documentation
Freight Costing
Carrier Negotiation
Logistics Coordination
Sustainable Logistics
Digital Freight Management
CSFFP
Certified Shipping & Freight Forwarding Professional
Introduction
The Certified Shipping & Freight Forwarding Professional course is designed for professionals who want to build strong expertise in international trade, freight forwarding, shipping operations, customs clearance, documentation, transportation, and global logistics. This program helps learners understand how cargo moves across borders, how freight decisions are made, and how to manage trade operations with accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Module 1
- Map a global supply chain end-to-end
- Identify key stakeholders in international trade
- Explain the freight forwarder's role
- Describe the full shipment flow
Module 2
- Distinguish sea, air, road, and rail freight
- Analyse FCL vs LCL scenarios
- Evaluate specialised and project cargo needs
- Make informed mode-selection decisions
Module 3
- Identify essential shipping documents
- Explain legal roles and document functions
- Assemble a complete export-import document set
- Ensure compliance across operations
Module 4
- Identify and distinguish the 11 Incoterms
- Analyse cost and risk transfer points
- Recognise common usage mistakes
- Understand contractual impacts
Module 5
- Describe the customs clearance process
- Classify goods using HS codes
- Calculate duties, tariffs, and levies
- Ensure compliance with restricted goods
Module 6
- Compare air, sea, and road freight rate structures
- Analyse surcharges and their impact on total cost
- Calculate total landed cost accurately
- Negotiate with carriers across cost and service
Module 7
- Identify core cargo risks
- Explain marine insurance fundamentals
- Understand freight forwarder liability
- Navigate the cargo claims process
Module 8
- Describe end-to-end shipment execution
- Identify operational steps and stakeholders
- Explain carrier coordination and tracking
- Apply last-mile and communication practices
Module 9
- Identify core digital freight tools
- Explain key functions and commercial value
- Analyse practical applications and trends
- Develop digital integration strategies
Module 10
- Understand carbon-footprint measurement
- Evaluate green freight initiatives
- Explain ESG relevance in logistics
- Analyse sustainability trends and compliance
Module 11
- Integrated shipment planning
- Mode selection and justification
- Incoterms application and documentation
- Costing, customs, and compliance execution
Association / Affiliation
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) offers globally recognized certifications that set the golden standard in the purchasing and supply chain industry. With over 20,000 firms preferring IPSCMI-certified professionals, these programs provide the expertise and credibility needed to excel in procurement and supply chain roles worldwide.
Blue Ocean Academy has an exclusive tie-up with the US-based International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) to offer logistics & supply chain professional courses in UAE and other GCC countries.
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