Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive Professional Program connects the commercial, operational and regulatory sides of shipping so teams can move cargo safely, efficiently and profitably. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Freight Forwarding from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply digitalisation in shipping, international maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL) and commercial shipping and contracts in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering vessel operations and maintenance and safety, security and environmental compliance.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Port and terminal managers
- Shipping and chartering staff
- Marine superintendents and officers
- Logistics and freight professionals
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Freight Forwarding: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 3International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 4Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 5Port and terminal operations
- Day 6Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 7Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 8Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 9Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 March 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 28 June – 9 July 2027 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–30 December 2027 | MCTMuscat | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–30 March 2028 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
| 24 September – 5 October 2028 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 18–22 December 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 16–27 April 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 16–20 July 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 22 October – 2 November 2029 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 21 January – 1 February 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 22–26 April 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 28 July – 8 August 2030 | KBRAl Khobar | $8,500 | Register |
The Freight Forwarding series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Dubai, Muscat, Doha, Riyadh, London, Madrid and Al Khobar, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.