Overview
The developments over the last three decades of new logistic
concepts such as globalization, outsourcing and just in time (JIT) have created
the need for the establishment of complex international distribution chains.
This has resulted in global logistic service providers whose ultimate goal is to
allow shippers to place the right product on the manufacturing or retail floor
anywhere in the world at the right time and at the right price. Their priority
objectives emphasize the paramount need of satisfying customer-driven demand. To
achieve this objective, they frequently rely on partnerships with industrial,
distribution and transport entities. This transformation has reduced the role of
shipping lines to becoming a single node on the global logistic chain and
consequently impacting the traditional ship agent. This begs the question:
How does the traditional ship agent find relevance in a global logistic chain
which is no longer driven by shipping lines and one in which in excess of 60% of
global cargo volumes are controlled by Non Vessel Owning Common Carrier (NVOCC)?
Scope and Objectives
This course seeks to reposition the traditional ship agent
and NVOCC operators within the new global logistic chain as a value added
solution partner and to provide participants with the necessary agency
management tools that are critical for success. The objective of this two-day
course (12 hours) is to sharpen ship/NVOCC agents with the relevant skills
associated with this rapidly changing and complex profession including:
- The Ship/NVOCC Agent and e-Commerce
- The two (2) fundamental forces driving the global shipping industry –
Scale and technology
- How Agents can meet the challenges of the changing Shipping Environment
- Critical Success Factors
- Commercial relationships and issues relating to Ports
- Major legislation changes facing the Global Shipping Industry
Target Audience
This course is open to ship agents from all spectrum of the
value chain:
- Liner agents
- NVOCC agents
- Customs Brokers
- Truckers & Logistics Providers
- Exporters, Importers & Distributors
- Port Management
- Customs and Immigration Officers
- Government Agencies
Participation requirements
The only requirement is that participants can read and write
proper English and have a professional interest in the global logistics
industry. Because of the interactive nature of the course, participation is
limited to maximum 60 persons.
Course Outline
- History and development of the global shipping industry
- Examine the role of the agent
- The agents legal relationship
- Examining issues relating to ports.
- Financial control & remuneration.
- Legal and practical examination of the considerations relating to arrest
of ships.
- Duty and care of a ship agent in response to International laws and
regulations.
- Bills of Lading: Key features & overview of marine insurance.
- The agent’s role under Charter Parties
- Agents exposure to liability
- The implementation of E-commerce for ship agents and the development of
Information technology
- Agency Management: Critical Success Factors
- How agents meet the challenges of the changing shipping environment: Panel
discussion
Course Dynamics
This is a "hands on" training course where participation and
active interaction is strongly encouraged. For the effectiveness of the
training, the latest multimedia presentation aids, work projects, case studies,
role-play, course material and/or group exercises will be utilized. All course
materials will be made available to the participants on CD-Rom.
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an
official CSA approved certificate, which includes accreditation points for
selected programs offered by the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Jamaica.
Course Fee
Varies and is dependent on agreement reached between host and
CSA.
