International Logistics Management and INCOTERMS 2020 Rules

All basic concepts of moving goods (all modes) internationally along with rules of Latest International Commercial Terms

Welcome to the online course on International Logistics Management and INCOTERMS 2020.

In today’s globalized world, businesses operate on an international scale, and the logistics management of goods is crucial for their success. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of international logistics management, including the latest updates in INCOTERMS 2020.

What will you learn?

Throughout this course, you will learn the basics of logistics management and the different modes of transportation, including air, sea, and land. You will also gain insights into the critical aspects of supply chain management, such as procurement, inventory management, and warehousing.

The course focus remain on understanding movement of goods in international waters or air to shift from country of origin to country of destination. Therefore all aspects of understanding the exporting by sea as well as exporting by air are covered in this course. The core learning relates to dealing with intermediaries who help in moving the goods beyond borders. The course covers the impact of revolutionary innovations in past decades related to unitization, palletizaion and standardization giving birth to the idea of automating loadin, unloading and stowing of goods in specialized containers throughout its journey across continents in very large sea vessels or extremly fast aircrafts.

Additionally, the course will delve into the intricacies of INCOTERMS 2020. These terms are essential for international trade and ensure that all parties involved understand their roles and responsibilities in the shipment of goods. You will learn about the different types of INCOTERMS and how they affect the cost, risk, and responsibility of the parties involved in international trade.

The Ideal Students for this Course

This course is ideal for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of international logistics management, including logistics managers, supply chain managers, import-export professionals, and entrepreneurs. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of logistics management and the latest updates in INCOTERMS 2020, enabling you to manage international logistics with confidence.

List of Topics Covered

These are some of the popular topics that are covered in this course

Understanding of the basic concepts of logistics
International Supply Chain Management
Carrriers, Intermeidaries and reverse logisitics providers
Intermodal and multi modal transportation
Surface and sea transportation
Ocean Freight Rates
Air transportation and export by air
Unitization, palletization and standardization
Container led logisitics
Dry ports, ICDs, CFSs
Reverse logistics
Frieght Rates
Customs Clearance Process
Types of sea faring vessels
Types of cargo aircrafts
International regulations for cargo movement by air and sea
INCOTERMS 2020 Rules

Case Studies

Some of the case studies included in this course are:

Opening case study – Logistics scenerio in India

Preset customs examination norms in Indian customs

About the Instructor

Dr. Vijesh Jain is an IIFT, BITS, Harvard Alumnus with more than 35 years practical experience in international trade and operations. Widely travelled abroad he has authored and co authored more than 10 books in the area of international trade including one on the subject of this course (books available on Amazon and Kindle Store). He is a freeelance professor and a foreign trade consultant. He also provide online and offline training to working executives and foreign trade professionals. He is also visiting professor at reputed B Schools in India. In the past he has worked as Dean and Director of reputed B Schools. In the corporate world he has worked with international organizations in international trade at senior positions. He is also a pioneer of Cross Cultural Management research model of CFC.

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