Certificate in Freight Transport Management

Course details

Certificate in Freight Transport

Earn a Certificate in Freight Transport Management


Engage in a live learning experience with expert tutors and industry peers.

This course is delivered in two consecutive days through Zoom.

The live session involves discussions and a workshop.

  • Real-Time Learning & Networking – Connect with professionals worldwide in interactive sessions.
  • Upcoming Live Training: August 20-21, 2025 | 10:00 - 14:00 GMT (London Time)
  • On-Demand Option – Learn at your own pace anytime. Contact us for details.

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Course Info

The Freight Transport Certificate offers practical expertise in navigating the complexities of freight transport. Master road, rail, sea, and air freight through comprehensive learning on operations, pricing, and strategic mode selection.

Gain insights into industry structures, cost dynamics, and innovations like digitalization and sustainability. Develop skills to optimize efficiency and build resilient freight networks. Real-world applications and analysis of current trends will equip you to make informed decisions and excel in the evolving freight transport landscape.


Content Brief


  • Freight Transport Fundamentals
  • Road Freight
  • Maritime Freight
  • Air Freight
  • Rail & Intermodal Freight
  • Strategic Mode Selection
  • Urban Freight: Last-mile delivery challenges and solutions.
  • Freight Documentation: Importance, types, and best practices.
  • Freight Resilience: Building resilience against disruptions.
  • Green Freight: Decarbonizing operations and promoting sustainability.
  • Navigating geopolitical disruptions affecting freight transport.

Registration & Pricing

  • Early Bird Fee: $449 per participant (Register and pay at least 7 days before the course start date)
  • Standard Fee: $649
  • Includes: Course materials & a digital certificate of completion

Discounts

  • Student & Recent Graduate Discount: If you are a current student or a recent graduate not currently employed, you may be eligible for a discount. Fill out our contact form to apply.
  • Individual Account Discount: If you pay the course fee from your individual account, you may qualify for a discount. Contact us to inquire.
  • Other Circumstances? If you believe you qualify for a discount due to special circumstances, reach out to us via the contact form.

Flexible On-Demand Study

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Our On-Demand option lets you study whenever it suits you. Sessions are not live, but tutor support is available when needed. Contact us for details.


Offers & Bundles

  • Special Bundle Offer: Enroll in this course plus another from our course list for just US$699 total (available only for early bird registrants).
  • Need more courses in a bundle? Please get in touch with us to receive a quotation for bundles including more than two courses.
  • Joining with a colleague? You can get a 25% discount at the early bird rate if you register the same course with a colleague or friend and pay US$675. Each participant should register separately and make the payment together. Contact us for separate payment.

Detailed Course Content

Detailed Course Content

  • Foundations of Freight Transport
    • Global Trade & Freight's Critical Role
    • Modes of Freight Transport (Road, Rail, Sea, Air, Intermodal)
    • The Freight Ecosystem: Key Players & Their Interactions
    • Factors affecting freight transport demand and supply
  • Road Freight: The Backbone of Land Transport
    • Diverse Load Types & Specialized Vehicles
    • Vehicle costing (standing, operating, and overhead costs)
    • Road freight pricing strategies
    • Fleet management and capacity utilisation
    • Road freight routing and scheduling
    • Regulatory Landscape & Driver Management
    • International Road Freight: Navigating Borders & Documentation
    • Discussion: Truck Driver Shortage - A Global Crisis
  • Maritime Freight: The Global Connector
    • Maritime Sector Dynamics & Trends
    • Vessel and cargo types: From bulk to specialised
    • Cost & Pricing in Maritime: Surcharges, Volatility, and Risk Management
    • Containerisation and its effects on the global supply chain
    • Discussion: Recent trends shaping maritime transport
  • Air Freight: Speed & Precision
    • Structure of the air cargo industry
    • Air Freight Characteristics & Handling
    • Pricing & Yield Management in Air Freight
    • Air Freighter Types & Capabilities
    • Air freight documentation
    • Discussion: High-value goods: Is air freight the only option?
  • Rail Freight & Intermodal: Efficiency & Sustainability
    • Rail Freight Market Dynamics & Opportunities
    • Trans-Asian Rail Freight: Connecting Continents
    • Intermodal Equipment & Technology
    • Discussion: Improving intermodal service quality
  • Strategic Freight Mode Selection
  • Urban Freight: The Last Mile Challenge
  • Freight Documentation
  • Urban Freight
  • Freight Transport Resilience
  • Green Freight Transport: How to Decarbonize Operations?
  • Geopolitical Disruptions & Freight: A Group Workshop

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