Shipping Made Easy for Publishers

Course detail This comprehensive introduction to the international shipping process will help you understand the stages, terminology and documentation needed to ensure your books and other products are delivered safely, on time and by the most cost effective means. All key shipping and freight management issues will be covered taking you through the process from your product leaving the printer through to arrival at the port or warehouse, highlighting the problem areas in between. The different Incoterms will be clearly explained and you will learn the pros and cons and cost effectiveness of different shipping methods and routes. You will be taken through the appropriate shipping documentation and customs and import procedures, whether you are shipping your goods to the UK, Europe or the US. Visiting the docks will give you an appreciation of the workings of a busy container port and the sheer scale of the international shipping operation. Visit the Imago website for more information