Logistics and Freight Forwarding
Transportation & LogisticsLogistics services are focused on International Transportations and Services. The Logistician / Freight Forwarder manages the movement of goods from one location to another on behalf of a customer. They generally do this on a commercial basis and within a strong legal and financial framework. The modes of transport may include road, rail, air or sea, or a combination of these. The Logistician/Freight Forwarder requires specific expertise to ensure that all necessary documentation conforms to the requirements of customs, insurance and the law (IATA Conventions, Maritime Law, ICC Codes, and any international regulations governing international transportation).
Logistics and Freight Forwarding could be for you if you like:
- Complex problems
- Using computers
About Logistics & Freight Forwarding
A forwarder is a master logistician who uses a variety of shipping methods including ships, airplanes, trucks, and rail to ensure that delivery is made in the quickest and cheapest way possible.
Freight forwarders often work internationally organizing the movement of goods between countries. They need to know each country’s export and import regulations as well as the details of waybills, licences, insurance, and other essential documents.
The Challenge
Competitors will be tested in the following areas:- Solve issues that arise in the normal course of business through effective customer service.
- The proper application of procedures for the movement of goods across road, rail, air and sea will be evaluated.
- Judges are looking for the use of law and accounting principles
- Competitors use information and communication technology to source suppliers, obtain quotes, track orders, and manage invoicing
Our Experts
Chief Expert
Jimmy LerCountry Director
Logwin Air + Ocean Singapore Pte Ltd
Deputy Chief Expert
Gina TohDirector
DAP Asia Pacific (S) Pte Ltd
Secretary
Jacqui Chong
Assistant Manager, School of Applied Science
Republic Polytechnic
Ye Min Htut
Deputy Manager, School of Applied Science
Republic Polytechnic
Ex-Officio
Quek Yang Thee
Assistant Director (CI) and Programme Chair, School of Engineering
Republic Polytechnic
WorldSkills Singapore 2023 Competitors
Check out the participants competing in Freight Forwarding this WorldSkills Singapore 2023.
