Career in Freight forwarding
11 July 2006, 05:55 PM
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Career in Freight forwarding
Any pro's and cons in this
Is there any courses or training programmes? I've done tons of importing and exporting internationally where i worked.
I would eventually like to open up a freight forwarding company or broker..
Is there any courses or training programmes? I've done tons of importing and exporting internationally where i worked.
I would eventually like to open up a freight forwarding company or broker..
11 July 2006, 06:17 PM
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i worked in export for 11 years - loved it - would go back given half a chance 
11 July 2006, 06:35 PM
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What about custom clearence and international freight?
http://www.kleerfreight.com/site/pages/home/index.php
http://www.kleerfreight.com/site/pages/home/index.php
11 July 2006, 07:09 PM
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My mates in this, I used to be which is where we met, he seems to like it, didnt suit me at the time, could do it now I think but he loves it, hw has just moved companies (complicated) but should now be on better money as it wasnt enough for all the aggrod he had and the required knowledge, common sense/nouse seems to be the main requirement though.
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Freight forwarding is only going to increase over the comming years.
I work for a large company who import from the far east, over the past year volumes have risen at a massive rate in relation to container movement for us.
UK Inbound & reverse logistics is the future, it's sad to see so many UK suppliers fall victim to the far east production opportunities, but that's business....
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
I work for a large company who import from the far east, over the past year volumes have risen at a massive rate in relation to container movement for us.
UK Inbound & reverse logistics is the future, it's sad to see so many UK suppliers fall victim to the far east production opportunities, but that's business....
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
11 July 2006, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_wrx
i work in logistics mate, handy course to have is a national and international cpc which are available from The Freight Transport Association and the RHA
11 July 2006, 11:26 PM
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I did mine with a local training group. Infact i obtained my C, C+E & PSV Licenses with the same group.
CPC National consisted of 7 Sundays & then the exam. **** it was hard. International was even harder.
CPC National consisted of 7 Sundays & then the exam. **** it was hard. International was even harder.
11 July 2006, 11:32 PM
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I am a cpc qualified transport manager and tbh truck drivers and their stories have got to be the most boring thing on the planet to listen to, most are numbskulls and smell of a weeks worth of **** crack sweat.
Steer clear is my advice
Steer clear is my advice
11 July 2006, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pnbond007
Freight forwarding is only going to increase over the comming years.
I work for a large company who import from the far east, over the past year volumes have risen at a massive rate in relation to container movement for us.
UK Inbound & reverse logistics is the future, it's sad to see so many UK suppliers fall victim to the far east production opportunities, but that's business....
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
I work for a large company who import from the far east, over the past year volumes have risen at a massive rate in relation to container movement for us.
UK Inbound & reverse logistics is the future, it's sad to see so many UK suppliers fall victim to the far east production opportunities, but that's business....
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
**** me who do you work for Dell????
11 July 2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pnbond007
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
12 July 2006, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
what exactly is freight forwarding, and what are the wages like?
Wages, depends on where you get..
12 July 2006, 09:02 AM
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[QUOTE=The Chief]**** me who do you work for Dell????
No not dell
There's a lot of money in pen's & paper throughout the globe!
I have been involved with logistic's for over 30yrs now & yes there has been significant changes in this business.
You only have to drive on the motorway at night to have a view on how things have changed. Every other vehicle is either a parcel carrier, or a big supermarket name or even container lorry's.
In Logistic's/freight forwarding every day is different.....
Had the chance last year to go aboard a container ship in Southampton, whilst it was being loaded/unloaded....WOW massive is all I can say.
Over 20k containers on the dock, with a record 28.5k containers reached in 2004, amazing....
No not dell
There's a lot of money in pen's & paper throughout the globe!
I have been involved with logistic's for over 30yrs now & yes there has been significant changes in this business.
You only have to drive on the motorway at night to have a view on how things have changed. Every other vehicle is either a parcel carrier, or a big supermarket name or even container lorry's.
In Logistic's/freight forwarding every day is different.....
Had the chance last year to go aboard a container ship in Southampton, whilst it was being loaded/unloaded....WOW massive is all I can say.
Over 20k containers on the dock, with a record 28.5k containers reached in 2004, amazing....
12 July 2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by andypugh2000
I am a cpc qualified transport manager and tbh truck drivers and their stories have got to be the most boring thing on the planet to listen to, most are numbskulls and smell of a weeks worth of **** crack sweat.
Steer clear is my advice
Steer clear is my advice
Friend of mine went solo in this business (we both used to work in haulage, UK and International) and he does very well at it. The key is he works a niche market; time critical work paying a premium. He knows the right people who will do a decent job and he keeps them sweet. If you only know P&O, Frans Maas and a couple of the other big boys, forget it, you're going to struggle to make a living.
12 July 2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pnbond007
Over 20k containers on the dock, with a record 28.5k containers reached in 2004, amazing....
12 July 2006, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by OllyK
That's the joy of freight forwarding. You can work out of your bedroom, and subby it all out - never have to come face to face with a sweaty arsed trucker!
12 July 2006, 09:37 AM
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[quote=pnbond007]
I agree it aint gonna get any smaller - as a small manufacturing company we've been importing stuff from China for the last 20 years - we would not be here as a company if we did not do this - more companies are doing this simply as manufacturing over here is dying and companies are buying from the far east due to the artificially low exchange rate and low wage economies.
i'd say if you got into Freight forwarding you'd be secure for the forseeable future
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**** me who do you work for Dell????
No not dell
There's a lot of money in pen's & paper throughout the globe!
I have been involved with logistic's for over 30yrs now & yes there has been significant changes in this business.
You only have to drive on the motorway at night to have a view on how things have changed. Every other vehicle is either a parcel carrier, or a big supermarket name or even container lorry's.
In Logistic's/freight forwarding every day is different.....
Had the chance last year to go aboard a container ship in Southampton, whilst it was being loaded/unloaded....WOW massive is all I can say.
Over 20k containers on the dock, with a record 28.5k containers reached in 2004, amazing....
No not dell
There's a lot of money in pen's & paper throughout the globe!
I have been involved with logistic's for over 30yrs now & yes there has been significant changes in this business.
You only have to drive on the motorway at night to have a view on how things have changed. Every other vehicle is either a parcel carrier, or a big supermarket name or even container lorry's.
In Logistic's/freight forwarding every day is different.....
Had the chance last year to go aboard a container ship in Southampton, whilst it was being loaded/unloaded....WOW massive is all I can say.
Over 20k containers on the dock, with a record 28.5k containers reached in 2004, amazing....
I agree it aint gonna get any smaller - as a small manufacturing company we've been importing stuff from China for the last 20 years - we would not be here as a company if we did not do this - more companies are doing this simply as manufacturing over here is dying and companies are buying from the far east due to the artificially low exchange rate and low wage economies.
i'd say if you got into Freight forwarding you'd be secure for the forseeable future
12 July 2006, 10:03 AM
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I work for the biggest freight forwarder in the world, however I work on the contract logistics side of things. I think you would be better of working for smaller companies for a few years to build up a good contacts list (not just the bigger forwarders) before setting up on your own. As I say to my other half, sometimes taking a backwards step is the only way forward
12 July 2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
As I say to my other half, sometimes taking a backwards step is the only way forward
..... one day rodders.... one day....
12 July 2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
I work for the biggest freight forwarder in the world
Same here!
13 July 2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by pnbond007
I currently work for a 16/17 billion dollar company, which is rapidly heading towards a 30 billion operation in a very short time.
what company is that