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Introduction to Freight Transport Services

Module

Duration: 40hrs
Level: 02
Language: english
Reference: INTRO-O1

Course Overview

The freight side of the industry — moving goods by road, rail, sea, and air. Covers transport and freight movements, freight transport characteristics, the organisational structure of the industry, and freight transport costs and charges.

What you'll learn

Distinguish road, rail, sea, and air freight by cost, time, and cargo profile
Identify the operators and intermediaries that make up the freight industry
Calculate basic freight charges and read a standard freight quotation
Recognize the regulatory framework that shapes freight operations

Syllabus & course details

Optional module · 40 guided learning hours · 30-question OR exam · 1-hour duration · 50% pass mark. This unit introduces students to freight transport services. The unit covers transport and freight movements, freight transport characteristics, the organisational structure of the industry, and freight transport costs and charges. Choose this unit if your career direction sits in freight operations, road haulage, or international freight forwarding.

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This module is delivered as part of the CILT International Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transport program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

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