International Maritime Freight Forwarding Theory and Practice

Author: China International Freight Forwarders' Association
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Publish Date: 2005-03-17
Features: This book is specifically compiled as a teaching material for training and examination of professionals in the international freight forwarding industry. In addition to introducing the basic knowledge, operational business knowledge, and fundamental theoretical knowledge related to international maritime transportation for international freight forwarders, it also provides a systematic discussion on the latest developments and research findings in the theory and practice of international maritime freight forwarding. Therefore, this book can also be considered a monograph on research issues related to the theory and practice of international maritime freight forwarding. The book is divided into eight chapters, covering topics such as an overview of international maritime transportation, basic knowledge of container transportation, the business process of liner freight, liner bills of lading, liner freight rates and charges, the business process of charter freight, key terms in charter freight contracts, and the handling of maritime transportation accidents. The content of the book includes the fundamental knowledge of international maritime transportation required to be mastered for the certificates issued by the Federation of International Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA).