UNESCAP Sustainable Training Programme in Multimodal Transport and Logistics

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UNESCAP Sustainable Training Programme in
Multimodal Transport and Logistics
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The training programme has components
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• Manual on Training Fundamentals prepared by
  UNESCAP to be supplemented with training of
  trainer workshops where possible.

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Substantive Training Materials on 6 subjects
Substantive Training Manuals
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• Integrated transport
• Logistics Supply Chain Management
• Maritime Transport
• Trade Transport
• Operational Aspects of Multimodal Transport
• Liability Insurance Claims

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In addition to the study guide (manual) the
training material for each subject comprises of,
a reader (supportive material) and PowerPoint
presentations summarizing each chapter.

• Delivery of the training material by one or more
  training institutes at a national level, in
  conjunction with the National Forwarders
  Association with support from the relevant
  Government Agencies.
• ESCAP to assist in the preparation and training
  delivery.

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Multimodal transport training manual
Example
Liability, Insurance Claims
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific
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Training Manual of Liability, Insurance Claims

• A 94 pages (27,000 words) manual including test
  questions to be set by the lecturer and is
  supported by a comprehensive a reader (30,000
  words).
• Aim To provide substantive knowledge on the
  liability issues involved in international
  transport thus enabling the student to
  confidently engage in international trade with a
  proper understanding of the risks and procedures
  involved.

Click on manual to open
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Manuals Objectives

• On completion of this training manual the student
  should be able to describe
• The functions and responsibility of the freight
  forwarder.
• The main functions of a Bill of Lading.
• The liability regimes and international
  connections applicable to carriage of goods by
  sea, road, rail and air.
• Outline the major features of the International
  rules on the carriage of goods.
• Understand the principles of insurance, where it
  is placed and the different parties involved.
• The different types of insurance cover available
  to cargo owners, shipowners and multimodal
  transport operators.

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Overview of each chapters

• Chapter 1 The Evolving Role of the Freight
  Forwarder
• Chapter 2 Bills of Lading and Other Sea Transport
  Documents
• Chapter 3 The Scope of Liability of the Freight
  Forwarder
• Chapter 4 Liability Relating to the Goods
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 5a Introduction to Insurance
• Chapter 5b Insurance Markets
• Chapter 5c Cargo Insurance
• Chapter 6 Remedies and Enforcement

Click any chapter
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Just when you thought you knew all the means of
transport
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's
ignorance." Confucius (c. 551-c. 479 BC)
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Further study

• Once you have read and understood the manual you
  may wish to study other subjects working towards
  the FIATA diploma.
• This will show your employer, clients and peers
  that you are competent in the freight forwarding
  business.

Click on the above icon of the FIATA Syllabus to
see what other subjects you must study to obtain
the diploma
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Thank you

• For comments and/or suggestions please contact us
  at
• www.unescap.org/ttdw/
• Barry Cable
• Director
• Email cable.unescap_at_un.org
• United Nations
• Transport and Tourism Division
• Rajadamnern Nok Avenue
• Bangkok, Thailand
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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