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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

ONLINE TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - WHATS AVAILABLE? CHECK OUT THE OPTIONS!!!

Do you think you know all there is to know about International Transportation and Trade? 

Well, NO ONE DOES!! and what better way to learn more than to invest in training and personal development! 


Don't have time to take off work?  Want to expand or refresh your knowledge of the industry but cant take precious time away from growing or servicing your business? 


Are you a global company and want to learn more about global markets?  


Try ONLINE TRAINING!!


There are so many options available online and here at ARTEMUS, we know the business, we have worked in the business and we have bench-marked and trained many in the business.  So, what better a location to learn than from the online training classroom of ARTEMUS TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS!  


Train at your own pace, on your own time and have access to LIVE INSTRUCTORS and SUPPORT whenever you need it!  


All students who sign up for one of our online courses have access to online instructors and other students with blog and discussion boards available.


Online students have online textbooks, search engine of industry terms and lingo, plus all those passing the final exam with a 70% or higher receive a certificate of satisfactory completion.


For those training online in HAZARDOUS CARGO HANDLING, a CERTIFICATE of COMPLETION is available and good for three years.


So, take a moment, CHECK OUT THE CHOICES BELOW and sign up to LEARN!  Its worth your time and investment!  If you are already a client of ARTEMUS, send us a note about the special client discount!  


Hazardous Cargo Handling Certification Course


This is a 8 hour online course on the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation regarding the safe and legal transportation of materials designated as hazardous. The training is designed to satisfy the general awareness and security awareness training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(a) for those who work with the transportation of hazardous cargo in the international trade industry.

The following topics are covered during the course:
·         Hazardous Cargo Classification and how to use the Hazardous Cargo Table
·         Proper Hazardous Cargo Shipping Names
·         Hazardous Cargo Packaging Requirements
·         Hazardous Cargo Shipping Papers
·         Hazardous Cargo Marking & Labeling
·         Hazardous Cargo Placards
·         Placarding Requirements
·         Hazardous Cargo Loading & Unloading
·         Hazardous Cargo Security
·         Discussion of the IMDG code and how it differs from the 49 CFR 172.704(a)

“Where in the World” is an interactive geography course for those in the international transportation and trade industry. It is essential in our industry that you understand world geography from an Ocean/Air Shipping perspective.

This course provides interesting information and quizzes you on not only your knowledge of world geography but also your retention of information contained within the course.

Take a tour of the different ports around the world while finding out interesting facts about the various countries and their major port locations. Countries and cities change their name over the course of their history, take our quizzes to find out if you know their former names.


This course covers the basics of those key process areas of export or outbound documentation requirements. During this course, the student reviews all the necessary and standard or common export documentation, which takes place at the port of origin for an international cargo shipment. Included in this section is a detailed review of the documents, the role Shipper, Shipping Line, Motor Carrier, Terminal Operator, Freight Forwarder, the nation’s Customs agency and associated Government Agencies, Broker and the Shipping Agent.

The Bill of Lading is reviewed in detail including the legal and contractual details that accompany the use of the Bill of Lading for international trade. The different types of Bills of Lading, including the Letter of Credit and shipments of a hazardous type. 


This course covers the basics of those key process areas of import or inbound documentation requirements. During this course, the student reviews all the necessary and standard or common import documentation, which takes place at the port of discharge for an international cargo shipment. Included in this section is a detailed review of the documents, the role Consignee, Importer, the nation’s Customs agency and associated Govt Agencies, Shipping Line, Motor Carrier and Driver, Terminal Operator, Freight Forwarder, Broker and the Shipping Agent. 

The Arrival Notice Customs and Freight Manifests are reviewed in detail including the legal and contractual details that accompany the use of these documents for international trade and duty payments.

The different types of documents and information requirements also include individual customer documents, delivery orders, alternative port moves, examinations, bonds, entry’s inbound cargo reporting and pre-alerts. 


This course covers the basics of these areas of international movement of cargo. In the Equipment Section, the student goes through all type of equipment used to transport international cargo as well as reviewing, equipment and chassis pools, M&R, Depots, fleets, drivers and key terms. In Intermodal, the student covers all the options available for land transport of international shipments.

The student reviews each option to determine how best and most cost effectively moving cargo on land. The course covers the involvement of other parties such as Logistics Company’s, 3PL’s, shipping lines, freight forwarders, trucking companies and how rates are determined and quoted.

Finally, the student reviews the different types of moves for international shipments on land and then eventually on sea. 


SO, Sign up and LEARN what you don't already know.  Its worth the small period of time and the small investment.


Until Next Month, ARTEMUS OUT!