4.Whilst anyone can become a freight forwarder, may I direct you to the list of additional essential knowledge required before contemplating this specialised industry –
– The Law and legal requirements of Freight Forwarding
– WCO for AEO and Trusted Trader requirements and origin Customs regulations
– WTO for Trade Agreements
– Air and Sea regulations on Dangerous Goods
– Marine/transport liability for own risk
– Incoterms and how they must be interpreted from a Forwarders view in relation to Customs/Banks requirements
– thorough understanding of the terms and conditions of master and house bills of lading for air and ocean
– GEOGRAPHY, origin/destination country knowledge of culture, terrain and regulations.