Course Catalog

Unlocking AI in Supply Chain and Logistics: Professional Staff Learning Path

• Designed for Professional Staff to build practical, job-relevant AI skills.
• Includes six courses that create a structured and connected learning path.
• Serves as a convenient and cost-effective (a savings of $210) way to build essential expertise about AI in logistics.
• Covers foundational concepts, everyday applications, automation, advanced tools, and ethical considerations.
• Provides a clear and cohesive learning experience across all topics.
• Helps learners develop a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of AI in supply chain and logistics.
• Explores how AI is shaping modern supply chain operations and day-to-day roles.

3 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: Foundations and Everyday Applications.

• Explain what artificial intelligence is, how it differs from related technologies, and how AI systems learn, adapt, and make decisions.
• Describe how AI is used in everyday life and across global industries, with emphasis on its current and emerging applications in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Evaluate the opportunities, challenges, and organizational impacts of AI adoption—including ethical, workforce, and sustainability considerations.
• Assess how AI supports professional growth and organizational strategy, and identify the skills needed to work effectively in an AI-enabled logistics environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of change management and personal adaptability in helping individuals and teams transition to AI-driven workflows.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: The Evolution of AI in Supply Chain

• Explain how AI has evolved within logistics and supply chain management—from rule-based automation in the 1980s to machine learning, intelligent automation, autonomous operations, and generative AI today.
• Identify key technological breakthroughs and their impact on modern operations, including forecasting, supplier risk management, procurement automation, warehousing, and transportation optimization.
• Describe what makes a supply chain data-driven and recognize the major data sources, integration methods, and analytics tools that enable real-time visibility and smarter decision-making.
• Differentiate between descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and explain how AI transforms data into proactive insights and optimized actions across procurement, warehousing, transportation, and customer fulfillment.
• Assess the opportunities and challenges organizations face when adopting AI and data-driven practices, including issues related to data quality, systems integration, organizational readiness, and workforce skills.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: Automation and AI’s Place in Supply Chain

• Distinguish the roles of AI and automation and explain why their integration is critical to modern supply chain performance.
• Describe how AI-driven insights and automated execution work together in a continuous improvement cycle across logistics operations.
• Identify practical AI and automation use cases across warehousing, transportation, ports, back-office processes, and compliance.
• Explain how AI operates at ecosystem scale, connecting decisions across procurement, planning, inventory, and fulfillment.
• Recognize the evolving role of humans and leadership in governing, guiding, and extracting value from intelligent supply chain systems.

3 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: Working with Advanced AI in Modern Supply Chains

• Explain how advanced AI architectures—including digital twins, AI-powered agents, and agentic AI—work together to support end-to-end supply chain decision-making.
• Evaluate real-world applications of AI across planning, execution, risk management, and compliance in modern logistics networks.
• Differentiate between task-based AI agents and agentic AI systems, and assess where each delivers the greatest operational and strategic value.
• Identify the tools, platforms, and data integrations that enable AI to scale effectively across ERP, WMS, TMS, and supply chain ecosystems.
• Apply leadership and governance considerations to deploy AI responsibly, balancing automation, human oversight, risk, and organizational readiness.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Supply Chain: AI for Customer Service and Sustainability

• Explain how AI enhances customer experience in logistics by improving visibility, responsiveness, personalization, and proactive issue resolution through tools such as chatbots, predictive insights, and AI-driven CRM systems.
• Analyze how AI supports sustainability and ESG objectives by optimizing transportation, inventory, and operations to reduce emissions, waste, and resource use while improving transparency and compliance.
• Evaluate real-world use cases where AI-driven insights deliver both measurable sustainability outcomes and improved customer satisfaction, highlighting the balance between automation and human expertise.
• Assess organizational readiness and apply course concepts to identify practical opportunities for responsible AI adoption, considering data quality, system integration, and workforce skills.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: Ethics, Innovation, and Change

• Evaluate responsible AI deployment in logistics and supply chains by analyzing the impacts of data quality, bias, ethical standards, regulatory requirements, cybersecurity risks, and governance frameworks on AI-driven decision-making.
• Assess the strategic role of advanced AI technologies in transforming supply chain ecosystems, including autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, digital twins, and human–AI collaboration models, while identifying associated operational opportunities and systemic risks.
• Apply principles of ethical leadership and responsible automation to workforce planning, organizational design, and AI governance, ensuring secure, transparent, and trustworthy AI adoption across enterprise environments.
• Lead AI-enabled organizational transformation by implementing effective change management strategies, addressing cultural and structural barriers, engaging the workforce, developing future-ready skills, and sustaining long-term AI-driven innovation.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: Benefits, Challenges, and Risks of Adoption

• Evaluate the strategic benefits and limitations of AI in logistics and supply chains, including impacts on resilience, performance, and decision quality.
• Identify organizational, ethical, and governance risks that commonly undermine AI adoption and long-term value creation.
• Assess geopolitical, regulatory, and data sovereignty risks affecting AI-enabled global supply chains.
• Apply leadership frameworks to guide responsible, resilient, and human-centered AI adoption across complex logistics networks.

2 Lessons

Unlocking AI and Logistics In Supply Chain: Change Management and Building an AI-Ready Organization

• Understand the critical role of change management in AI-driven supply chain transformation.
• Lead AI adoption by aligning strategy, people, processes, and technology.
• Assess organizational readiness for AI and design structured, phased implementation plans.
• Engage employees effectively, manage resistance, and build a culture of continuous learning.
• Establish data-driven governance, measurement, and reporting to sustain AI initiatives.
• Develop an AI-ready organization with robust data, integrated technology, and a skilled workforce.

Licensed Custom Broker Continuing Education 2026 Learning Path

• Learning path designed to expand a Licensed Customs Broker’s supply chain industry knowledge while earning 22 CBP Continuing Education credit hours.
• Includes 10 courses, guiding learners through a broad range of supply chain and logistics topics.
• Offers discounted bundle pricing, delivering greater value compared to purchasing each course individually
• Serves as a convenient and cost-effective (a savings of $400) way to earn CBP Continuing Education credit hours.

6 Lessons

Introduction to Cargo Risk Management and Insurance

• Understand the difference between physical and financial risks to cargo, and be able to list several examples of each
  type of risk
• Identify four basic risk management steps that a shipper and/or their freight forwarder or other transportation
  intermediary should always take to minimize cargo losses and damage
• Identify and describe the basic characteristics and sections of a marine open cargo policy

4 Lessons

Import/Customs Broker Responsibilities & Transactions

• Explain the function and importance of an arrival notice
• Identify the various locations where customs clearance may be accomplished
• Name two things a customs broker does to initiate a customs clearance transaction

3 Lessons

Basics of U.S. Imports

• Qualifications to act as a U.S. importer
• Legal obligations of an importer
• Services included within the meaning of  “customs business”

2 Lessons

Customs Broker’s Role in Supply Chain and Beyond

• Define the meaning of “informed compliance” under the U.S. Customs Modernization Act of 1993
• Explain the benefits a customs broker may achieve by networking with other brokers and forwarders around the world
• Describe the key factors that should encourage customs brokers to develop more consulting business with importers

5 Lessons

Basics of Air Cargo Transport

• Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of using airfreight
• Understanding which type of shipments justify air freight
• Time and cost comparisons for air freight

6 Lessons

Basics of US (FMC) Regulation of Ocean Cargo Transportation

• Key ways in which “OSRA 22” increased FMC regulation over shipping lines and ocean cargo terminals
• FMC requirements for NVOCCs to ship cargo through U.S. ports
• Adverse consequences that a forwarder found in violation of regulations may face, including FMC fines and sanctions

5 Lessons

Basics of Ocean Cargo Transport

• Benefits of containerization in shipping
• Types of intermodal containers and chassis
• Contemporary container ship itineraries

3 Lessons

Basics of Supply Chain Logistics and Security

• The meaning and importance of supply chain “visibility”
• Functions of supply chain management (SCM)
• The meaning of “third-party logistics” (“3PL”)

4 Lessons

Basics of Import-Export

• Reasons to export and import
• Essentials for an export-import transaction
• International “delivery terms”

5 Lessons

Cargo Transportation Math – Calculations Used in Cargo Transportation

• How to calculate container cube utilization
• Understand the significant difference between static and dynamic weights, and how this impacts transportation load planning
• Understand the difference between weight (mass) and density

4 Lessons

IATA Cargo Agent Requirements and Processes

• IATA cargo agent description and requirements
• Understanding and IATA air waybill vs. a house air waybill
• Cargo acceptance and inspection procedures

7 Lessons

Introduction to Air Freight Forwarder Organizations

• Principles of air forwarder customer service
• Air forwarder origin station responsibilities
• Functions of an air cargo terminal including physical cargo handling

5 Lessons

Airfreight Forwarder Services and Relationships

• Overview of the air forwarding process
• Understanding extended logistics services
• Understanding the cargo pricing relationship

1 Lessons

Air Cargo Consolidation

• Air cargo consolidation processes
• Co-loading processes

5 Lessons

Air Waybill Information Fields

• Air Waybill Information Fields
• Correct input into an air waybill
• Distribution of air waybills

2 Lessons

Basics of Air Waybills

• Basics of air waybills
• Preparation and issuance of air waybills
• Review of air waybill functions

1 Lessons

Shipper and Air Carrier Responsibilities and Liability

• Liability and responsibilities for different parties in air shipment.
• Detailed protocols that govern air shipment.

2 Lessons

Types of Air Cargo Carriers & Shipment Costs

• Direct and indirect air cargo carriers defined and explained
• Different kinds of contracts involved in air shipments
• Understanding air cargo tariffs

5 Lessons

Basics of Air Cargo Transport

• Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of using airfreight
• Understanding which type of shipments justify air freight
• Time and cost comparisons for air freight

3 Lessons

NVOCC Tariffs and Service Agreements

• Understand FMC requirements for NVOCC operation, including the differences for U.S.-based vs. foreign-based NVOCCs, and the tariff publication strategies.
• Learn about NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs), including required information, terms, documentation, and how they relate to NVO-to-VOCC service contracts.
• Recognize the meaning, benefits, and requirements of a Negotiated Rate Arrangement (NRA), including its use in co-loading and record-keeping obligations.

3 Lessons

NVOCC History, Competition, and Service Overview

• Understand why shippers and forwarders prefer using NVOCCs for LCL shipments, and how NVOCCs add value and compete with VOCCs.
• Recognize the factors influencing NVOCC freight rates, the essential information required for shipment quotations, and the mutual benefits of NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs) and Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs).
• Learn about the scope and options for NVO transportation, focusing on the planning, scheduling, and cargo acceptance for both LCL and FCL shipments.

1 Lessons

Cargo Acceptance and Delivery: Place, Dates, B/L, Rate Basis

• Understand how the place of cargo acceptance and delivery are specified on B/L instructions and the issued B/L, and the meaning of codes like “CY” and “CFS.”
• Learn about door-to-door cargo transportation B/Ls, service/tariff codes (traditional vs. ISA), and the significance of cargo acceptance, on-board, and issue dates on a B/L.
• Recognize the meaning of ” clean on-board” and understand the relationship between U.S. export license expiry, B/L dates, and export customs requirements.

1 Lessons

Flowcharting the Ocean Forwarder Process: Process Overview

•Flowchart interpretation
•Interpreting a generic overview of the ocean forwarder process

2 Lessons

Ocean Shipment Booking

• Understand the general characteristics and special requirements for ocean cargo bookings, including handling dangerous goods and cargo requiring specific stowage.
• Recognize the processes for standing bookings, service contracts, and booking revisions due to changes in cargo volume, weight, and characteristics.
• Differentiate between booking cancellations, no-shows, and acceptable vs. unacceptable booking rollovers.
• Learn how to ensure booking acceptance, including EDI booking confirmation procedures and review checklist.

4 Lessons

Ocean Forwarder Fees, Charges, and Compensation

• FMC prohibition against an ocean forwarder sharing its fees with an unlicensed party
• What entitles a forwarder to earn and accept “forwarder compensation” from an ocean carrier
• FMC prohibition of rebating “forwarder compensation” to a shipper

3 Lessons

Ocean Forwarder Liability & Relationships With Carriers

• International rules governing ocean carriage and carrier liability
• How cargo insurance addresses a shipper’s risk of loss, door-to-door
• Understand the unique “sea adventure” shared risk relationship between a shipper and an ocean vessel operator

3 Lessons

Shipper-Ocean Forwarder Relationships & Responsibilities

• Basic forwarder responsibilities as agent of the shipper
• Why it is good practice to have a comprehensive written agreement between a forwarder and shier covering terms and conditions of service
• Shipper and forwarder responsibilities under U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations and Export Administration Regulations

6 Lessons

Basics of US (FMC) Regulation of Ocean Cargo Transportation

• Key ways in which “OSRA 22” increased FMC regulation over shipping lines and ocean cargo terminals
• FMC requirements for NVOCCs to ship cargo through U.S. ports
• Adverse consequences that a forwarder found in violation of regulations may face, including FMC fines and sanctions

2 Lessons

Ocean Cargo & Multimodal Transportation

• Meaning of “through” cargo transportation
• Single mode vs. multimodal (intermodal) through transportation
• Benefits of a single through bill of lading

2 Lessons

Ocean Common Carrier Relationships and Competition

• Understand the unique “sea adventure” shared risk relationship between a shipper and an ocean vessel operator
• International rules governing ocean carriage and carrier liability
• How cargo insurance addresses a shipper’s risk of loss, door-to-door

5 Lessons

Basics of Ocean Cargo Transport

• Benefits of containerization in shipping
• Types of intermodal containers and chassis
• Contemporary container ship itineraries

2 Lessons

Exports Requiring Customs Procedures (In Bond, TIB, Duty Drawback, Carnets)

• Differentiate export transactions subject to U.S. Customs procedures, including exports under bond, in-transit movements, bonded warehouse and Foreign Trade Zone exports, carnets, and transactions requiring a licensed customs broker under rules administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Apply regulatory and operational requirements for exporting goods under customs bond, including identifying applicable export controls, entry types, cancellation of temporary import entries, and processing obligations for bonded exports.
• Identify duty drawback–eligible export scenarios, including rejected merchandise, unused merchandise, and manufacturing drawback, and recognize when drawback rulings and after-the-fact proof of export are required.
• Apply specialized export compliance procedures, including AES filing rules for used self-propelled vehicles, one-vehicle-per-declaration requirements, state-controlled goods considerations, and determining when a customs broker license is required.

3 Lessons

Export Licensing

• Explain the role of EAR license exceptions and No License Required (NLR), including how license exceptions differ from standard export licenses and when NLR may be used under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Identify and apply commonly used and specialized EAR license exceptions, including GBS, LVS, and other frequently used exceptions, while recognizing restrictions that limit or prohibit their use and the influence of multilateral frameworks such as the Wassenaar Arrangement.
• Define exporter, agent, and freight forwarder responsibilities in the export licensing process, including jurisdictional requirements, applicant qualifications, pre-registration obligations, and the role of supporting documentation.
• Apply procedures for obtaining and supporting export licenses administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), including classification requests, advisory opinions, license applications, import certificates, and delivery verification requirements.

6 Lessons

AES Advanced Concepts

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of key parties in export transactions, including distinctions between the “Exporter” and “Principal Party in Interest.”
• Identify and report mandatory, conditional, and optional Electronic Export Information (EEI) data elements while addressing gaps in commercial documentation.
• Develop skills in classifying exported products using the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and Schedule B, applying General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), and handling special provisions under Schedule B Chapter 98.
• Understand the step-by-step Schedule B classification process, including using tools like the commodity index and table of contents.
• Gain expertise in net quantity reporting, including double reporting units and distinctions between statistical and authorized quantities.
• Learn how to determine U.S. Export Value for EEI filings, make necessary adjustments for delivery terms, and estimate values as allowed by Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Integrate these skills to ensure compliance with export documentation requirements and avoid penalties or delays.

1 Lessons

U.S. Export Responsibilities by Government Agency

• Identify the primary U.S. cabinet-level agencies responsible for export regulation and enforcement, including the Department of Commerce (ITA and Bureau of Industry and Security), the Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), the Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Differentiate the roles and authorities of U.S. export control, sanctions, enforcement, and statistical agencies, including how their responsibilities intersect across licensing, sanctions compliance, export clearance, enforcement actions, and trade data reporting.
• Explain how U.S. export policies and regulations are developed and coordinated, including the purpose and function of joint policy and advisory bodies such as the Export Administration Review Board (EARB), Advisory Committee on Export Policy (ACEP), and Technical Advisory Committees (TACs).
• Apply an agency-aware compliance perspective to export transactions, recognizing when multiple agencies may have jurisdiction and how exporters and intermediaries must navigate overlapping regulatory requirements.

3 Lessons

Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED) and Electronic Export Information (EEI)

• Determine when EEI filing is required under FTR, including license-controlled and special exports.
• Identify EEI filing exemptions and understand when they do not apply.
• Apply filing rules for shipments involving BIS, DDTC, DEA, NRC, and high-risk destinations.
• Differentiate AES Exemption vs. Exclusion Legends and apply them correctly.
• Interpret value-based EEI exemptions and aggregation rules for frequent shippers.
• Identify EEI exemptions for personal effects, household goods, and miscellaneous shipments.
• Explain USPPI responsibilities and provisions for routed exports under 15 CFR 758.3.
• Classify items with the CCL and identify correct ECCNs for licensing and EEI.
• Summarize EEI confidentiality rules and penalties for unauthorized disclosure.

2 Lessons

Enforcement of U.S. Export Law and Regulations

• Identify civil, criminal, and administrative penalties for export violations.
• Explain enforcement tools such as denial orders, debarment, and forfeiture.
• Recognize the compliance responsibilities of exporters, forwarders, and related parties.
• Describe CBP’s enforcement role, including manifest review and Operation Exodus.
• Explain ICE special agents’ role in export investigations.
• Understand CBP seizure and forfeiture processes and their implications.

1 Lessons

The Automated Export System (AES) Introduction

• Describe the purpose and key functions of AES.
• Identify who may file EEI in AES, including the roles and responsibilities of the USPPI, FPPI, and authorized filing agents under 15 CFR 30.2-30.3.
• Explain the core data and competency requirements for AES filing.

2 Lessons

FreightPath U.S. Export Regulations Training Overview

• Describe the purpose and scope of U.S. export controls in global trade.
• Identify key agencies (e.g., BIS, CBP) and their roles in export regulation.
• Explain the significance of compliance with export laws for businesses.
• Summarize the impact of federal regulations like EAR and ITAR on exports.
• Recognize how agencies coordinate to enforce export compliance.

1 Lessons

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Explain the role of the EAR and the Ten General Prohibitions in determining export requirements.
• Apply the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify an item’s classification and locate the correct ECCN.
• Use decision trees, CCL categories, and country charts to determine licensing requirements.
• Recognize when technical expertise is needed to interpret complex classifications under the CCL.

4 Lessons

Letters of Credit and Foreign Collection Documentation; Document Distribution

• Understand the role of letters of credit in ocean shipments, including the importance of consistent cargo descriptions and timely B/L dates.
• Recognize the impact of payment terms, letter of credit requirements, and documentary drafts on routing, carrier selection, and bill of lading instructions.
• Learn the rules and best practices for the distribution of shipping documents, ensuring timely delivery to relevant parties, including under letters of credit and documentary drafts.
• Know the responsibilities of a forwarder in distributing shipping documents, including customs clearance and document distribution for shipments under ATA carnets.
• Understand the options and record-keeping requirements for the physical distribution of shipping documents, including collections made through carriers or documentary draft collections.

6 Lessons

Forwarder Export Compliance

• Understand the key steps, responsibilities, and regulations for U.S. export declarations, including transmitting Electronic Export Information (EEI) and obtaining authorization from exporters.
• Recognize the importance of complying with U.S. export embargoes, sanctions, and export license requirements, including considerations for intermediate countries during shipment routing.
• Learn how to identify and handle suspicious shipments and ensure compliance with U.S. export and transportation laws.
• Understand the specific EEI transmission requirements for shipments to Canada and the role of the Principal Party in Interest (PPI), USPPI, and FPPI.
• Know the U.S. export processing requirements for specific categories, including Customs Bond, duty drawback, and DEA-controlled exports, as well as record-keeping obligations.

3 Lessons

Freight Forwarder Responsibilities for Export Compliance

• Apply the EAR, FTR, and related regulations to ensure accurate and compliant EEI filings and export documentation.
• Maintain all required export and shipping records in accordance with federal standards.
• Coordinate shipment data and export responsibilities among USPPIs, FPPIs, and agents.
• Determine when a forwarder becomes the exporter or license applicant and meet the associated obligations.
• Keep licenses, AES filings, and transport documents aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to nominal shipper activities and improper information handling.
• Respond appropriately to shipment information requests and government inquiries with proper escalation.

2 Lessons

Export Compliance Requirements and Overview of Export Controls

• Determine whether an export is subject to the EAR using decision criteria and classification steps.
• Explain how technical data, software, and electronic commerce are controlled under U.S. export regulations.
• Identify compliance considerations for foreign-origin items, in-transit shipments, carnets, and re-exports.
• Describe when export licenses are required and how to navigate the licensing process.
• Explain proper export clearance procedures, including EEI filing requirements.
• Recognize compliance obligations related to restrictive trade practices, boycotts, and record keeping.
• Identify the responsibilities of forwarders and other agents in ensuring compliant export transactions.

4 Lessons

Cargo Transportation Math – Measurement Conversions

• Computing the cube for shipment of a package, other item of cargo and entire shipment
• Explain the distinction between weight, mass, density and pressure
• Compute average speed, travel time, and time to destination over a multiple segment/multiple mode transportation route

2 Lessons

Cargo Transportation Math – Time Zones

• Why the world is divided into time zones
• The significance of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and how things can be used to compute the time difference between
  distant time zones
• The purpose of Daylight Savings Time, and how this can seasonally affect the difference in time between two distant
  locations

2 Lessons

Cargo Transportation Math – Measurement and Currecy

• The definition of quantity which is more technically referred to as the value of something
• The definition of unit of measure: what is it that the value quantifies?
• The set up and computation of a currency conversion for purposes of purchasing foreign exchange

2 Lessons

Key Import Documents

• Functions of a bill of lading
• Commercial invoice requirements and information for entry summary
• Personal and household goods documentation

3 Lessons

Basics of U.S. Imports

• Qualifications to act as a U.S. importer
• Legal obligations of an importer
• Services included within the meaning of  “customs business”

3 Lessons

Basics of Supply Chain Logistics and Security

• The meaning and importance of supply chain “visibility”
• Functions of supply chain management (SCM)
• The meaning of “third-party logistics” (“3PL”)

4 Lessons

Basics of Import-Export

• Reasons to export and import
• Essentials for an export-import transaction
• International “delivery terms”

2 Lessons

Basics of Certificates of Origin

• The two purposes of a certificate of origin
• How country of origin of a product is determined, and unavoidable complexity that sometimes arises
• How rules of origin vary based on the destination country and whether a free trade agreement exists between the origin and destination countries

3 Lessons

Basics of Imports

• General sequence of steps in the customs clearance process for imported products
• Adverse consequences an importer may face if customs inspection reveals undocumented items in a shipment
• The commercial documents that are always required by customs authorities for imports

3 Lessons

Regulating Global Trade: Customs, Tariffs, and Trade Levers

• Objectives for import controls such as national security, protection of domestic industry, wealth preservation, and environmental protection
• Forms of government intervention in international trade
• International rules (conventions) that regulate ocean and air transportation

5 Lessons

Cargo Transportation Math – Calculations Used in Cargo Transportation

• How to calculate container cube utilization
• Understand the significant difference between static and dynamic weights, and how this impacts transportation load planning
• Understand the difference between weight (mass) and density

4 Lessons

Cargo Transportation – Carrier Tariffs, Rates & Contracts

• Identify and describe a cargo transportation tariff in terms of its generic purpose and functions
• List the typical types of transportation charges which may be found in cargo transportation tariffs
• Learn the factors that determine cargo transportation rates and overall shipping costs

7 Lessons

Cargo Transportation – Basic Concepts and Issues

• Basic issues a shipper or freight forwarder should always consider before routing cargo and selecting carriers
• Basic understanding of various transportation modes, their advantages, limitations, and comparisons
• Understanding the service and benefits of single source “”door-to-door”” logistics

3 Lessons

Freight Forwarding – Survival Through Innovation and Communication

• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing speed and quality of decision making in supply chain logistics
• Functions and services that are encompassed under the term “logistics”
• Meaning of “third-party logistics provider (3PL) and benefits this type of relationship offers to 3PL customers

4 Lessons

Functions of Freight Forwarders

• Understand the Functions of a Freight Forwarder
• Develop Expertise in Transportation Modes and Carrier Options
• Leverage Technology for Supply Chain Optimization

U.S. Domestic Logistics – Comprehensive Learning Path

• Structured as three connected courses that build knowledge progressively and clearly.
• Designed for professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of how goods move across the country.
• Serves as a convenient and cost-effective (a savings of $105) way to build essential logistics expertise.
• Covers core concepts, key transportation modes, and critical decision-making (pricing, contracts, routing).
• Offers a comprehensive view of domestic logistics, from foundational principles to real-world shipping decisions.

4 Lessons

U.S. Domestic Logistics Essentials

• Define the scope, modes, infrastructure, and key statistics that shape how goods move across the country.
• Identify the responsibilities of shippers, carriers, brokers, and logistics providers, and how they collaborate to deliver efficient transportation services.
• Explain compliance requirements, documentation, insurance, permits, and strategies for safe and reliable operations.
• Explore the role of technology, fleet management, warehousing, and inventory control in improving visibility, efficiency, and cost management.
• Assess supply chain design, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics processes to enhance performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

3 Lessons

U.S. Domestic Trucking & Ground Freight

• Identify the main domestic trucking and intermodal service options used in U.S. freight transport.
• Compare trucking and rail modes in terms of cost, speed, and environmental impact.
• Recognize common truck classes, trailer types, and their typical uses.
• Explain key regulatory, safety, and technology factors affecting the trucking industry.
• Apply basic logistics decision-making to match freight needs with suitable services and equipment.

3 Lessons

U.S. Domestic Shipper Decision-Making: Pricing, Contracts & Routing

• Understand how shippers evaluate carriers, modes, and routing strategies.
• Explain how pricing mechanisms work and how shippers manage market risk.
• Interpret key contractual elements and their operational implications.
• Apply strategic thinking to transportation management within broader supply chain goals.

5 Lessons

U.S. Domestic Bill of Lading (Using Text)

• Understand the fundamental role and functions of the Bill of Lading (BOL) in both inbound and outbound logistics.
  
• Optimize logistics operations by effectively managing and utilizing the Bill of Lading.
  
• Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements associated with the Bill of Lading, including potential issues that can arise from incorrect usage.

4 Lessons

U.S. Domestic Bill of Lading (Using Video)

• Understand the fundamental role and functions of the Bill of Lading (BOL) in both inbound and outbound logistics.
  
• Optimize logistics operations by effectively managing and utilizing the Bill of Lading.
  
• Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements associated with the Bill of Lading, including potential issues that can arise from incorrect usage.

7 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Supply Chain Management Principles

• Learn the concepts of the supply chain and its components
• Understand the flow from raw materials to finished products
• Gain knowledge of the process leading to retail products ready for purchase

6 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Inventory Management

• Learn to see and monitor inventory levels
• Control and manage inventory effectively
• Maximize efficiency and profitability through proper inventory management

3 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: International Fundamentals

CSCMP SCPro™ International Fundamentals Certificate 3-part course will transform you into that knowledgeable contributor you desire to be.

SCPro™ Fundamentals Assessment

• Gauge employee knowledge gaps in warehousing, transportation, and SCM principles
• Identify gaps in procurement and supply management, manufacturing, and service operations
• Assess understanding of inventory, demand planning, and customer service

5 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Customer Service Operations

• Learn the management of customer relationships and the role of communication
• Understand customer perceptions and how they impact service
• Recognize the importance of product/service knowledge and quality in customer service

6 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Demand Planning

• Learn the concepts of demand planning
• Understand the process of planning materials from inbound to manufacturing
• Explore the importance of demand planning in lean inventory and just-in-time manufacturing

10 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Transportation Operations

• Learn the different types of transportation modes (air, water, rail, pipeline)
• Understand the factors influencing the selection of transportation modes
• Explore the role of each mode in the supply chain

9 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Warehousing Operations

• Learn key elements of warehousing and its role in the supply chain
• Explore facility configuration, storage, and handling techniques
• Understand performance metrics and customer service considerations in warehousing

7 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Manufacturing & Service

• Learn the key elements of the operations organization in a company
• Understand the role of operations in managing resources
• Explore the process of converting raw materials into finished products

8 Lessons

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Supply Management & Procurement

• Learn how goods and services are ordered through the conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders
• Understand the role of the demand planning organization in creating purchase requisitions
• Explore the process of issuing purchase orders to suppliers

SCPro™ Fundamentals: Supply Chain Academy

• Designed for high-potential supply chain executives looking to enhance leadership skills
• 4-day intensive program focused on solving today’s biggest challenges
• Facilitated, collaborative environment with peers, innovators, and thought leaders

Introduction to Customs Brokers and Import Agencies

• Define the meaning of “”admissibility”” in the context of international trade
• Understand the mission(s) of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Gain awareness of the various types of imported products which are subject to import regulation, restriction and/or U.S.
  compliance requirements

Customs Broker and Importer Relationships

• Define the type of relationship which CBP regulations specify exists between a customs broker and importer with
  respect to “customs business”
• Explain the basic functions and characteristics of a customs bond
• Identify the circumstances under which a customs broker becomes liable to CBP for payment of customs duty
  on behalf of an importer

2 Lessons

Customs Broker’s Role in Supply Chain and Beyond

• Define the meaning of “informed compliance” under the U.S. Customs Modernization Act of 1993
• Explain the benefits a customs broker may achieve by networking with other brokers and forwarders around the world
• Describe the key factors that should encourage customs brokers to develop more consulting business with importers

Customs Broker’s Professional Conduct

• Name the five key client satisfaction do’s and don’ts (doing things R.I.G.H.T.)
• Learn how to convey an impression of professional competence and respect
• Describe practical guidelines for interacting with CBP officers and staff

2 Lessons

Customs Broker’s Relationships

• Define the type of relationship which CBP regulations specify exists between a customs broker and importer with
  respect to “customs business”
• Explain the duty which an agent has to his principle
• Identify items of information a customs broker must ask of the importing carrier or break bulk agent or
  determine from the transport document

4 Lessons

Import/Customs Broker Responsibilities & Transactions

• Explain the function and importance of an arrival notice
• Identify the various locations where customs clearance may be accomplished
• Name two things a customs broker does to initiate a customs clearance transaction

2 Lessons

Customs Entry and Cargo Release Process

• Key process steps necessary to initiate a customs broker transaction
• What an importer bond is and when it is needed
• Timeframes for conditional customs release

2 Lessons

ABI System and Imports Subject to Processsing by U.S. Agencies

• What the ABI does
• The relevance of the Customs Automated Commercial Environment (“ACE”) to ABI
• Gain awareness of the various types of imported products that are subject to import regulation, restriction, and/or
  U.S. compliance requirements

Dangerous Goods Awareness for Logistics Learning Path

• Comprehensive learning path covering essential knowledge about regulations and processes for safely handling and managing dangerous goods in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Includes 4 structured courses, guiding learners from foundational concepts through classification, regulatory requirements, and documentation.
• Offers discounted bundle pricing, delivering greater value compared to purchasing each course individually.
• Serves as a convenient and cost-effective (a savings of $140) way to build essential expertise on Dangerous Goods Awareness.
• Provides practical insight into identifying dangerous goods and applying hazard classes and divisions with confidence.
• Builds understanding of key regulations and how to accurately complete a Dangerous Goods Shipper’s Declaration.

1 Lessons

Dangerous Goods Shipper’s Declaration

• Differentiate between a DG “transport document” (shipper’s declaration/certification) and a “transportation document,” and explain how each functions within dangerous goods compliance.
• Identify and apply the core documentation requirements for regulated DG shipments, including when a shipper’s declaration must accompany or be referenced on the transportation document.
• Determine when a separate shipper’s declaration form is required versus when documentation may be combined, based on transport mode, airline/operator policies, use of freight forwarders, and multimodal movements.
• Explain carrier and intermediary chain-of-custody responsibilities, including retention, transfer, and availability of signed shipper certifications across carriers and formats (paper or approved electronic).
• Apply documentation exceptions and special statements correctly, including limited/excepted cases and negative declarations (“Not Restricted” / “Not DG”) to ensure accurate acceptance and avoid shipment delays.

2 Lessons

How to Determine if Material is Classified as Dangerous Goods and Using Classes/Divisions

• Apply a structured decision process to determine whether a material is regulated as dangerous goods, including when to stop/hold a shipment and escalate for expert confirmation.
• Use the Dangerous Goods List (DGL) to correctly identify and interpret core classification elements—UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class/division, subsidiary risk(s), and packing group.
• Validate classification when information is incomplete or unclear by using SDS data, manufacturer guidance, N.O.S. entries, and (when needed) competent authority support—without guessing.
• Explain the DG hazard communication framework by describing the nine hazard classes, key divisions within major classes, and how packing groups indicate the degree of danger and response/controls.
• Translate hazard classification into operational compliance actions, anticipating downstream needs such as labeling, segregation/compatibility controls, mode restrictions, and heightened oversight for higher-risk classes (e.g., Class 1 compatibility groups, Class 7 controls, Class 9 special cases).

2 Lessons

Dangerous Goods Regulations and Required Training

• Explain the structure and scope of U.S. and international dangerous goods regulations, including HMR, IMDG Code, ICAO Technical Instructions, and IAEA rules, and how harmonization, national variations, and carrier restrictions affect compliance.
• Determine regulatory applicability for domestic, international, and multimodal shipments, applying the principle of the most restrictive requirements across transport modes, countries, and carriers, including U.S.–Canada reciprocal provisions.
• Identify dangerous goods subject to regulation by correctly using the Dangerous Goods List and U.S. Hazardous Materials Table to interpret UN numbers, proper shipping names, hazard classes/divisions, packing groups, and special provisions.
• Define the roles, responsibilities, and liability exposure of parties involved in DG transportation, including shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other “offerors” under U.S. HMR.
• Assess dangerous goods training requirements for personnel, including who qualifies as a hazmat employee and which training categories apply based on job functions and regulatory obligations.

4 Lessons

Introduction to Dangerous Goods

• The definition and understanding of what dangerous goods are
• Transportation regulations regarding dangerous goods
• Security threats and terrorism involving dangerous goods

2 Lessons

Import-Export Documents for DG, Animals, Plants, & Other Related Factors

• Why destination country officials may order the arriving transportation conveyance not to unload a shipment that arrives without required product-based documentation.
• The two types of documents that destination country customs authorities will require for clearance of dangerous goods
• Why an exporter and its forwarder should not rely solely on the importer informing as to what product-based import requirements are required for the exporter’s product in the destination country

1 Lessons

Cargo Insurance and Trade Finance Documentation

• Understand the forwarder’s role in managing cargo risk
• Understand a forwarder’s responsibilities when providing services involving foreign collection for the value of goods being shipped.
• Understand the procedures for documentary and letter of credit transactions

6 Lessons

Introduction to Cargo Risk Management and Insurance

• Understand the difference between physical and financial risks to cargo, and be able to list several examples of each
  type of risk
• Identify four basic risk management steps that a shipper and/or their freight forwarder or other transportation
  intermediary should always take to minimize cargo losses and damage
• Identify and describe the basic characteristics and sections of a marine open cargo policy

7 Lessons

Incoterms Overview

• What Incoterms are, and how they facilitate trade by creating a standard way of dividing obligations between a buyer
  and seller under various export-import shipment scenarios
• What Incoterms specify and what they do not specify
• How Incoterms divide costs between seller and buyer

3 Lessons

Introduction to Incoterms

• The meaning of various Incoterm codes and how they are grouped for practical application.
• How Incoterms allocate costs, obligations, and the risk of loss or damage between the seller and buyer.
• Responsibility for arranging transportation and the required notices each party must provide under different Incoterms.

5 Lessons

Incoterms Application, Responsibilities, and Solutions

• Key trade term citation particulars, including delivery details, applicable Incoterms version, and the impact of initial transport modes and specific terms like “EXW loaded.”
• Passage of risk and responsibilities under EXW, “F,” “C,”” and “D” terms, including differences between FCA origin and other points, and the implications of buyer delays.
• Seller and buyer obligations under each Incoterm, focusing on risk transfer, delivery points, and customs clearance responsibilities.

4 Lessons

Incoterms Matrices and Troubleshooting

• Using detailed matrices to increase awareness of the numerous obligations and costs in accomplishing transportation
  and delivery of goods under various shipping circumstances
• Gaining a more detailed understanding of respective seller and buyer costs under each trade term using various
  transportation modes
• Applying what you have learned about respective seller and buyer obligations and costs under various trade
  terms and transport modes

5 Lessons

Essentials of Country Requirements & Incoterms

• Preview of Incoterms (“Trade Terms”)
• Destination country import requirements
• Responsibility for arranging transportation

4 Lessons

Geography for Logistics

• Gain a well-rounded understanding of world geography from a logistics perspective.
• Become better equipped to make informed decisions, optimize routes, and contribute to your organization’s strategic planning in the realm of international trade.
• Build the geographical knowledge essential for success in the global logistics industry.