Advanced International Logistics Management Certification Course

As businesses increasingly operate across international markets, logistics professionals must navigate evolving trade regulations, multimodal transportation networks, customs requirements, geopolitical risks, technology-driven supply chains, and rising customer expectations. This advanced certification provides participants with a strategic and operational understanding of how goods, information, documentation, and costs move across international borders.

The course covers key areas including global logistics strategy, international trade and Incoterms®, freight and transportation management, customs and trade compliance, international warehousing and inventory management, logistics cost optimisation, digital transformation, risk management, and sustainable logistics.

Through practical case studies, industry-based examples, group exercises, and real-world logistics scenarios, participants will develop the ability to analyse international logistics challenges, make informed decisions, optimise costs and service levels, and build resilient global supply-chain networks.

Content:

Day 1: International Logistics Strategy & Operations

Module 1 — Global Logistics Strategy

·       International logistics ecosystem and supply-chain networks

·       Global logistics strategy and competitiveness

·       Make/buy, outsourcing and 3PL/4PL decisions

·       Total landed cost and logistics cost optimization

·       Risk, resilience and supply-chain visibility

Module 2 — International Trade & Incoterms®

·       Import/export process and documentation

·       Incoterms® 2020: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP, etc.

·       Allocation of cost, risk and responsibility

·       Selecting the right Incoterm for different transactions

·       Common contractual and operational mistakes

Module 3 — Global Transportation Management

·       Ocean, air, road and rail freight

·       FCL/LCL and consolidation strategies

·       Carrier and freight-forwarder selection

·       Freight procurement and rate negotiation

·       Transit-time versus cost trade-offs

·       Multimodal and intermodal transportation

Module 4 — Customs, Compliance & Trade Documentation

·       Customs procedures and valuation

·       HS classification and origin

·       Import/export licences and permits

·       Commercial invoice, packing list, BL/AWB and certificates

·       Trade compliance risks and penalties

·       Customs automation and digital documentation

Day 2: Advanced Optimization, Technology & Risk

Module 5 — International Inventory & Warehouse Management

·       Inventory positioning across countries

·       Safety stock and service-level management

·       Bonded warehouses, FTZs and distribution centres

·       Cross-docking and postponement

·       Inventory visibility and accuracy

·       Managing slow-moving and obsolete inventory

Module 6 — Logistics Cost & Performance Management

·       Landed-cost analysis

·       Freight, duty, warehousing and handling costs

·       Logistics KPIs and dashboards

·       OTIF, fill rate, freight cost/unit, inventory turns

·       Benchmarking logistics performance

·       Continuous-improvement techniques

Module 7 — Digital Transformation in Global Logistics

·       TMS, WMS and ERP integration

·       Real-time shipment tracking

·       IoT, GPS and supply-chain visibility

·       AI and predictive analytics

·       Automation and digital freight platforms

·       Data-driven logistics decision-making

Module 8 — Risk, Resilience & Sustainable Logistics

·       Geopolitical and trade risks

·       Port congestion, disruptions and capacity shortages

·       Supplier and carrier risk management

·       Business continuity and contingency planning

·       Carbon emissions and sustainable transportation

·       ESG considerations in international logistics

·       Practical Workshop / Capstone

Who should attend:  Logistics and supply-chain professionals, import-export managers, freight forwarders, procurement professionals, shipping and transportation executives, warehouse and distribution managers, and business professionals involved in international trade.

Trainer Profile: Ujjwal Basu – Business Strategic Specialist

23+ years of learning in Commercial negotiations, Procurement, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Warehousing, Sales and after sales.  Domestic and Global, Lead – Asia Pacific team, exposure to Middle east, EU and US. Worked in varied Industries – Automobile, Media, ITES, Chemicals, Logistics, FMCG and Other Manufacturing. Worked in various Green and Brown field projects. Currently working as Business Consultant with Multiple organizations.

A highly impactful Strategic specialist, with diversified experience in Integrated Supply Chain Management and International Business acumen with various Industry knowledge viz. Automobile, Media, ITES, Chemicals, Green Mobility, Supply Chain and Other Manufacturing organizations having over two decades of experience in the field of Sourcing Management, Logistics, Value Chain, Inventory Management, Plant Operations, Production Planning, Brand, Customer Relationship Management and handling multiple green field projects. Experience of handling Domestic, Asia Pacific, Middle East and US territories. Worked in top Indian and Global brands like ABP Pvt Ltd, General Motors India, Tata Motors, Avaya India, Johnson Matthey India, Fogla Corp. Contributed in business strategy formulation and achieving volumetric business growth, business process reengineering and change management, supplier consolidation and cost optimization.

Contact Details :

Revati Khare || Deputy Director
Email : revati.khare@bombaychamber.com
Mobile No : 9892029473