Lesson 1Main carriage monitoring: sailing plans, ETA/ETD tracking, transshipment handling, exceptions managementCovers watching the main trip, reading carrier plans, tracking start and end times, handling stop-overs, and fixing delays, changes, and other issues using carrier tools and inside steps.
Reading carrier plans and turnsUsing start and end time watch toolsHandling stop-over linksFixing changes and empty tripsDealing with weather and port crowdsCustomer updates and state reportsLesson 2Container pickup, stuffing, stowage planning and VGM: container types (40' HQ), lashing, weight verification procedure and VGM complianceExplains picking up boxes, filling them, securing, planning stow with carriers, and counting Verified Gross Mass, noting, sending to keep safety and sea rules follow.
Setting empty box pickupPicking good box typesSafe filling, blocking, bracingLashing ways and goods secureVGM count and notingSending VGM to carrierLesson 3Export customs procedures in China: export declaration (CIQ inspection where relevant), export license checks for electronics, customs filing timelines and common holdsDescribes China export border steps from data gather to declare, including CIQ checks, export paper checks for electronics, filing times, and fixing usual holds or turns away.
Export declare data needsCIQ check starts and scopeExport papers for electronicsBorder filing times and endsUsual export holds and fixesWork with China agentsLesson 4Pre-shipment coordination under FOB Shenzhen: responsibilities of shipper, consignee, and agent; required information checklistDetails before-send work under FOB Shenzhen, clearing sender, receiver, local helper duties, and listing work data and papers needed to book, plan, do the send right.
FOB Shenzhen roles and risk passSender work dutiesReceiver and mover dutiesKey booking and goods data listProduct, pack, HS detailsRise and talk channelsLesson 5Documentation package preparation: commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, certificate of origin, letter of indemnity scenarios, and BL issuance options (sea waybill vs. original BL)Describes gathering a rule-follow paper set, including bill, pack list, export declare, start papers, safe letters, and right bill of load type, skipping usual mistakes and waits.
Trade bill content checksPack list true and setupExport declare data matchStart papers and legalSafe letter use and risksSea bill vs. first BL pickLesson 6Post-delivery tasks: POD collection, claims initiation, detention/DEM billing, return of empty containersExplains steps after goods reach, including proof of reach gather, starting harm or short claims, counting hold and wait, and setting timely empty box return to skip extra money.
Gathering and checking PODHarm and short claim stepsProof gather and end timesHold and wait countEmpty box return stepsClosing files and work checkLesson 7Inland delivery to Chicago: port pickup vs. intermodal rail to Chicago, drayage coordination, final-mile trucking, appointment scheduling at distribution centerCovers choices for moving goods from US port to Chicago, comparing port short haul plus train vs. straight truck, and explaining link of ramps, frames, sets, and spread center needs.
Port pickup and end stepsMixed train path to ChicagoShort haul and frame linkLast part truck setsSet rules at spread centersHandling waits and extrasLesson 8Booking and space confirmation: booking timelines, carrier booking reference, cut-off times, confirmation follow-upOutlines asking bookings, keeping carrier times and ends, getting book confirms, and follow on space keep, gear ready, plan changes with carriers or helpers.
Gathering data for book askSending bookings to carrier or helperUnderstanding book refsCY, VGM, paper endsSpace keep and wait list waysWatching book changesLesson 9Import customs in the USA: ISF filing, arrival notice, customs entry (CF 3461/7501 process), bond types (single entry vs. continuous), potential entry holds and examinationsExplains US bring-in border steps, including ISF send, reach notes, border entry prep, bond pick, and fixing holds, checks, possible fines while keeping goods moving.
ISF data parts and endsReach note check and actsCF 3461 and CF 7501 entry flowOne-entry vs. ongoing bondsBorder hold and check typesWork with border agents
