Managing The Bill Of Lading In Global Shipping

Introduction

Shipping Functions and related activities are to be reckoned as a fulfillment and tactical process and not merely an operational business activity. In global shipping, at each segment of the sea distribution chain, the cargo flow must be identified and relevant beneficiaries should be aware of their role and liability

The bill of lading acts a s a legal safety net for the consignor, consignee and carrier within their limitation and scope. However, in the contract of affreightment, the carrier is protected more and immunized to most aspects of the shipping contractual undertakings

How Will You Benefit

Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to :

• Learning to interpret bill of Lading and the contract of affreightment
• Understanding the terms and conditions in the carriage of goods by sea
• Familiarizing the pitfalls and shortfalls of bill of lading in fulfillment chain
• Addressing the global risks and costs factors of bill of lading in practice

Audience

This course is specially designed for all shipping personnel, executives and managers. Is beneficial and relevant to staff from Logistics, Distribution, Procurement, Marketing, Planning, Costing and Finance, Level for Executives and above

Methodology

This stimulating program will maximizes the understanding and learning through lecture, discussion, case studies and practical activities

Module

• THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SHIPPING SERVICE PROVIDERS AND USERS
• INTERNATIONAL SEA TRANSPORT CONVENTIONS IN GLOBAL SHIPPING
• FUNCTIONALITY AND PURPOSE OF THE BILL OF LADING IN CONTRACTUAL PRACTICE
• DIFFERENT TYPES OF BILL OF LADING AND THEIR VIRTUAL INTERPRETATION
• CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES OF A MASTER AND HOUSE BILL OF LADING
• WAYS TO CONTROL AND MANAGE THE BILL OF LADING IN USE
• FORMING SHIPPING STRATEGIES IN THE EXECUTION OF BILL OF LADING