The quality of international supply chains is increasingly determined by seamless import and export flows of containers. There are different physical and documentation steps, which must take place in the shipping process for every single shipment. As each step has costs associated. Professionals needs the competence to structure and analyze relevant processes for the benefit of his/her own organization as well as develops an understanding of how to improve the organizational integration along supply chains.

 This course deepens the understanding of relevant processes and risks for importing and exporting containers by means of liner shipping. You are able to name and describe relevant processes for importing and exporting containers. Furthermore you get knowledge about the private and public parties involved and how to systematize their roles and responsibilities. Regarding your methodological skills, you obtain a process-focused view on supply chains with the basic principles. With general tools of logistics management you are able to analyze and to formulate successful strategies for supply chain integration and focussing in particular on the interaction of people.

Key Note Introductions, Class Room Discussions, Group Work and Presentations 

Certificate of Participation 

Germany (China possible)

2 days