22/12/2017 DB Schenker shares knowledge Freight Forwarding is a complex business. Some of us take courses at university, others learn on the job. Most of us specialise in one area of the business without getting a full understanding of other areas. The same holds true for our customers.With this in mind, Schenker offers a ½ day Freight Forwarding workshop, for employees and customers to help broaden the awareness of the basics of our industry. You can’t get a degree out of a ½ day workshop, but you can learn new skills in different areas of the business.Our Freight Forwarding Basics workshop is a perfect step to build on your existing knowledge. People who have been in the Import/Export business will learn new skills and pass on their knowledge to people who are new to the business.Over the past 2 years DB Schenker successfully ran over 10 customer workshops and a similar number of internal workshops.The purpose of such events was to provide our client base and employees with a greater understanding of the basics of freight forwarding.While facilitating an open workshop, we were able to interact and present information around the following specific topics: -Incoterms-Container sizes-Transit times for Air and Sea-Common shipping problems-Shipping terminology-Export/Import documentation-Australian Customs and Quarantine-Standard Trading Conditions-Dangerous Goods etc.-InsuranceThe casual event is split into following sessions:-Workshop and discussion-Warehouse tour of a Bonded Freight Forwarding site including a demonstration of air shipment handling-Q & AWe can proudly state that we had over the past few years, over 100 participants from 20 different companies attended our workshops and a similar number of Schenker staff. Our clients learnt from the facilitator but also had a chance to network and learn from each other. The cross pollination between companies and industries helps all involved to walk away with a better understanding of how and why freight forwarding operates the way it does. From a customer perspective, Schenker is providing a value added service for their staff to broaden their knowledge and hopefully avoid some of the common pitfalls that can impact their business.Appreciations to the attending corporations:-Toshiba-Techdata-Hobart-Deus-Bosch-Volkswagen-Rexroth-Ammermann Partners-Kingspan-Fender-Audi-Ferrari-Monde Nissan-GM Holden-Flordis-Ford-Armor-Jackson & Jackson-Zodia-HondaCustomer Feedback:"The workshop was very worthwhile, the Q&A session was especially informative as different industries posed different questions. It was professional and well delivered, I would definitely send further candidates to future DB Schenker sessions" said Michael Noon - Ferrari Australisia PTY LTDIf you are a customer or employee interested in attending a workshop or a manager interested in organizing a workshop for your team or your site, please contact Mark Baeten, Vertical Market Manager Automotive (mark.baeten@dbschenker.com)