Purchasing and Supply Chain
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
Move your buying function beyond order processing into a source of measurable commercial advantage.
- Next session
- 5 to 9 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Nairobi
- 5 day programme
- FromR18,000
Freight Forwarding and Shipping Operations Management
For any organisation moving goods across borders, freight forwarding and shipping operations sit at the crossroads of cost, compliance and reliability. This course takes delegates through the practical mechanics of sea, air and road freight, from booking and consolidation to port and terminal handling, giving importers, exporters and forwarders working through Durban, Cape Town and inland hubs the tools to manage freight with confidence.
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Register for this courseWhat you will be able to do
- Compare sea, air and road freight options against cost, speed and risk.
- Manage freight booking, consolidation and container planning.
- Coordinate port, terminal and inland depot handling of cargo.
- Interpret shipping documentation and freight cost structures.
- Manage freight forwarder and carrier relationships and service levels.
- Handle freight delays, demurrage and cargo claims effectively.
Course outline
- 01The Freight Forwarding and Shipping Landscape
- 02Sea, Air and Road Freight Modes Compared
- 03Freight Booking, Consolidation and Container Planning
- 04Port, Terminal and Inland Depot Operations
- 05Shipping Documentation and Freight Costing
- 06Managing Forwarders, Carriers and Service Levels
- 07Handling Delays, Demurrage and Cargo Claims
- 08Freight Performance Measurement and Cost Control
Who should attend
This course is designed for freight forwarders, import and export coordinators, shipping clerks, logistics managers and supply chain staff handling international freight.
Dates, venues and fees
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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