5-1-2 (Manchester) Ltd are the official sponsor of Greater Manchester Chamber’s programme of Export/Import training courses.

5-1-2 (Manchester) Ltd is offering our delegates the opportunity to participate in a short placement at their office, giving you the chance to see how a freight forwarder deals with your shipments and to learn how rates are calculated directly from their experienced team. What will the placement cover?

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• How a freight forwarder deals with a RFQ (Requesting rates with Airlines, Shipping lines, consolidator etc)

• Explanation about a forwarders global reach (Overseas offices, Networks etc)

• Learn how freight charges are calculated. (Chargeable weights, CBM etc)

• Observe how freight bookings are received and how they are handled.

• Observe how a transport document such as an AWB or Bill of lading is completed from export’s documentation.

• Observe a track and trace exercise to show how cargo is monitored by the freight forwarder.

• Observe how a Customs entry is completed and processed.

• Opportunity for a Q&A session.

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We'll be running three dates and places are limited, so enquire early to avoid disappointment.

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Location: Colony Fabrica, 269 Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 7DB

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