Breakbulk Fundamentals is a comprehensive introduction to the major concepts of breakbulk shipping, heavy-lift and project cargo shipping.

Breakbulk Fundamentals is an academic-quality e-learning course (equivalent to 60 hours of classroom training) that teaches through real-life examples, video, audio and interactive content including quizzes and a final exam. Topics include:

 

• System of International Trade

• Understanding breakbulk cargos and trade flows

• Vessel stowage plans and loading operations

• Export Packing

• Commercial transactions including Incoterms

• Vessel Operations

• Security

• Letters of credit and funds transfers

• Commonly used documentation

• Vessel Chartering, including partial and full vessels

• Liability

• Inland movements of project cargoes

• Terminology

 

The course is an effective tool for companies looking for a simple and cost-effective way to introduce new and promising employees to breakbulk concepts in order to make them more successful in their jobs. The e-learning platform allows companies to appoint an e-coach to mentor and monitor employees’ progress as they proceed through the course. For more information, please contact us — enrollment is open!

About The Breakbulk Institute

• Created by The Journal of Commerce, organizer of the global Breakbulk Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans, Antwerp and Singapore, in partnership with Teledata Marine Systems, the information technology company which inaugurated International Maritime University, an online degree program in maritime education, in 2008.

• Courses utilize state-of-the-art e-learning tools and multimedia content, including flash presentations, audio interviews and video. Classes are accessible from anywhere in the world, on demand.

• Courses provide a collaborative learning environment, where students can share their expertise and learn from each other, guided by experts in the field.

 

Contact Us

TOLL FREE at 866-945-5293

For information about enrollment:

Rose Ferrara • rose@breakbulkinstitute.com • 973-848-7069

About course content:

Peter Tirschwell • ptirschwell@joc.com • 973-848-7158