Learn the fundamentals of international shipping through a comprehensive course covering industry dynamics, key positions, career development, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Begin with an overview of the shipping industry's evolution, market competition, and major shipping routes before diving into crucial roles like sales, customer service, and operations positions within shipping companies. Explore real-world case studies focusing on African shipping lines, dangerous goods handling, reefer container bookings, and cold chain logistics. Master essential documentation processes including bill of lading preparation and container stowage planning. Develop career advancement strategies by understanding employer requirements and job market dynamics in both shipping companies and container ports. Conclude by examining entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry through case studies of successful startups, cross-border e-commerce, and port development practices in Shenzhen. Gain practical insights from industry professionals who address common challenges and share their success stories throughout the learning journey.

Syllabus

Moduel 1 Staring at the stars – knowing shipping industry

Competition – International shipping past, now and future
Compete for price – Shipping alliance
A journey to famous ports
International shipping line -main shipping routes
Unit testing

Moduel 2 down to earth - Positions

Holding the money bag – sales positions in international shipping companies
Position analysis: differences between marketing and sales
Case study 1: African shipping lines
Case study 2: becoming a successful sales
Case study 3: how to deal issues like a senior sales
Knowledge expansion: container changed the world
Senior sales to solve your questions
Students presentation videos
Satisfaction rate – CS position in international shipping companies
Position analysis: detailed CS
Case study 1: knowing DG
Case study 2: DG booking
Case study 3: reefer container booking
Knowledge expansion: cold chain
Memorizing flow chart – OP in international shipping companies
OP position analysis: detailed OP
Case study: OP working process
Nowledge expansion: how to read container stowage plan
Knowledge expansion: stowage plan
Professionals solve your questions
Standardization – documentation at international shipping companies
Position analysis: detailed B/L making person
Case study: making B/L
Unit testing

Module 3 facing future – Career development

We want you – what do companies need from you
Finding matching point – what should job seeker look for
Prepare to get employed 1 – getting employed in intentional shipping companies
Prepare to get employed 2 – getting employed in container port
Unit testing

Module 4 achieving your dream – Have your own startup company

Big data logic – Shenzhen port development and practice
Startup company 1 – cross boarder e-commerce, shipping cost control to gain competitive advantage
Startup company 2 – how did I get the first pot of gold
Unit testing