What some of our past participants have said about the course:
I wish to thank you for all of the material that you have supplied. Even though I am currently working on the “client” side of the fence, for my own personal professional development I found the course extremely informative and constructive. I was impressed that the course content challenges the students to think outside the square, giving an insight into communication techniques that can help with negotiation and with both contract development and management and providing basic industry tools that when implemented will allow the students to provide their clients over and above the minimum services that they will be expecting. Whilst the knowledge gained was worth the cost of the course alone, I believe the biggest benefit was the ability to network with colleagues based worldwide and discuss the key issues such as where the industry is at, freight markets and challenges that we all face, this is invaluable and a key part of the success of the course structure.
Glenn Dunn Logistics Manager Calibre Projects Pty Ltd, BROCKMAN 4 PROJECT
Course was informative and definitely it will help us in our future dealings with clients. It was great knowing you. Wish you all the best and let's keep in touch.
Rajeev Sood, General Manager, Trade Lane South Asia & Middle East Greater China Region Agility Logistics, Hong Kong
I believe both Leo and I learnt a lot from your 2-day course. It was certainly worthwhile to stop what we have and be there.
Alan Kwek WPC Marine & Offshore Services Singapore
Thanks very much for the interesting information provided during the 2 days course including the video entertainment sessions of course. I feel we learnt a lot of useful tips and tricks on how to deal with Project Cargoes in today’s business environment as well it was an excellent opportunity to expand our network of professionals since that’s what we need after all to deliver the global solution. Be in touch with all of your for sure.
Xavier Rottey Manager Ahlers Bridge Hong Kong Ltd
It has given me new ideas/concepts on how to conduct business in today’s environment.
Simon Sachu, Trade Line Director Agility Logistics (Hong Kong)
This course has really benefited me and I will go back to my workplace and pass this information to my colleagues.
Sajen Simon, M&M International Logistics (Kazakhstan)
This course has given more global exposure as well as insights to various situations, and the presentations on tender submission was of immense help.
Elvis Roberts, Managing Director M&M International Logistics (Kazakhstan)
I am confident that I have much more knowledge before I enter the door of a project client.
Christos Spyrou, General Manager, TransGroup Worldwide Logistics (Hong Kong and Greater China)
This has given me more ideas about the project cargo business and the different requirements to other freight forwarding.
Wallace Cai Sales Manager TransGroup Asia (China) Worldwide Logistics, Shanghai
Very informative and provided greater knowledge concerning business practices.
L Fian Kartono L, PT WPC Project and Logistics Services (Singapore)
Great help on how to budget for a project and how to deal with everyone involved more effectively.
Florance Lan, Vantage Logistics Corp (Vietnam)
Not just a great course but a friendly meeting environment for all members of the group to network.
Thanh Hoang (Harry) Phan Vantage Logistics Corp (Vietnam)
Will definitely be useful to me when dealing with clients.
Raghunath Salpekar, General Manager Sri Ganesh Forwarders (India)
Great. This will help with upcoming projects.
M. V. Vinay, Managing Director Sri Ganesh Forwarders (India)
A great help in further visualising an international project. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences.
Nuttacom Rungrassamee Marketing Manager V. Pack & Move (Bangkok) Co., Ltd (Thailand)
A great insight in to how other companies do projects and what is involved. Thank you again for the training.
Sebastian Häbler General Manager Logistics LESCHACO (Thailand) Ltd
I learnt many things in this training that will be useful in my daily work.
Geraldine Razon, Project Administrator Royal Cargo Combined Logistics (Philippines)
Valuable concepts that cover a number of industry fields, not just in shipping.
Panduka Dayaratne, Team Builder-Business Development Frieght Line (Maldives)
This information will certainly help us to give better presentations to perspective client and help win the business.
Sharad Kane, Manager-Shipping Freight Forwarding Services (Bahrain)
Much knowledge gained about project cargo and sharing experiences and networking.
Henry de Silva, Operations Manager Freight Links International (Sri Lanka)
Provides good general idea of the different aspects of project forwarding and also business in general, delivered clearly and easily understood and has been very beneficial.
Edwin Tan MegaLift (Malaysia)
It has given me tips and ideas in a number of areas which will be valuable both in shipping and customer services. Thanks for two good days of interesting learning, input, tips and ideas.
Johan Johansson Managing Director Global Swedish Freight Solutions AB, Sweden
It has been an excellent experience where the trainers helped to identify improvements on how to manage project cargo.
Stanley Gomez, navigators Logistics
Provided an insight in to what potential clients expect with lots of tips.
Xavier Rottey, Ahlers (Hong Kong)
Provided a much better understanding of client requirements and important aspects of business management.
Deepu George, Regional Manager-Hong Kong and China Caravel Logistics (India)
Good for freight forwarders from different countries through sharing knowledge and information.
Magdenli Transport, Turkey
Many topics were really interesting and worthwhile. I discovered many more ways of seeing the business and I now feel more confident to work on a project. The business communication skills complimented the real life experiences of the project cargo world.
TransProjects, USA
It was good that the course lead by two people, one with a high knowledge of forwarding and one to cover aspects of business communication.
Roland Spedition, Germany
A lot of useful information which would be helpful in my job and project implementation ... the whole program was good and varied.
TBM Technologie und Baumaschinen, Germany
On the communication level, I learnt a lot from the course .... My future presentations and tenders to clients will be much better than before.
Salammbo Logistics, Tunisia
This course has given me a better understanding of the tender process for large project cargos.
TransProject, USA
The insight into how clients approach tenders and how they are awarded has given me an inside look on the best approach to take. The communication side also provided very helpful information.
Quality Freight Group, Ireland
A lot of new good points to use in the future.
DSV Air & Sea AM, Sweden
This course has been of benefit to me regarding how to separate yourself from other freight forwarders.
AlfaLodgistics, Ukraine
The course has made me re-think the way we conduct business.
DSV Air & Sea A/S, Denmark
More knowledge gained about projects ... the session on tenders gave suggestions we can use.
DSV Air & Sea A/S, Denmark
It has expanded my network of contacts and shared knowledge. I have learnt a lot about communicating ... at a high level.
DSV Air & Sea A/S, Denmark
Meeting new contacts and considering industry issues from a different perspective.
DHL Global Forwarding, Germany
Very helpful. Excellent information for the beginning of a career in project freight forwarding. All the examples make it easy to remember what can go wrong. I wish I had taken this course two years ago.
Polytra, Belgium.
This course has definitely been beneficial because it has opened my eyes to new ways of looking at forwarding both project and containerized. The course had a list of insightful tips and tricks of the trade which will help me for a long time.
Triple Crown Shipping, UAE.
Fabulous. Indeed worthy enough to guide my working life. Hope to see same type of course every year with more knowledge to share.
OEL Group, Bahrain.
This course has been quite useful providing a vast/wide understanding of handling project cargo.
Leo Transport, Thailand.
Awareness about ... all the processes involved with project cargo must be handled carefully. Communication is very important to all businesses.
Leo Transport, Thailand.
This course has helped me get an overview of all the complexities in project cargo.
Express Transport, India.
This course has been beneficial to me in every way. Training was by great, professional and well educated and experienced trainers.
Globalink, Kazakhstan.
This course has polished my skills on project handling and business communication as well.
Globalink, Kazakhstan.
I have enriched myself with the knowledge and experience imparted by the trainers. I can work to be a better employee and team player.
Royal Cargo, Philippines.
The biggest benefit was that the training put into perspective a number of concepts .... a fresh perspective on new ways of looking at what has become routine. The business communication was useful by applying the principles of clarity.
Khalidia International Shipping, UAE.
Provided a broad overview of the project cargo business.
South Eastern Roadways, India.
In conjunction with the 21st Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition - Hilton Americas Houston & George R. Brown Convention Center
This training is offered to industry professionals attending The "Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition" and who wish to take the opportunity to register for a project cargo training course especially designed to fast track skills that otherwise could take many years to acquire. This intensive two-day workshop program covers key areas that focus on practical training in industry best-practice that could be effectively applied in the workplace from day one. Participants will learn more about project forwarding, ship-broking, chartering and contract management activities. Business communication training supports career progression within supply chain management. This focuses on tender writing and persuasive proposal writing in addition to the importance of crisis communication, cultural communication and non-verbal communication. The course concludes with a mini case study that draws on all elements of the training program where attendees will gather in small groups on the final afternoon of the course to complete a challenging heavy-lift request for tender.
Blending project cargo knowledge and essential business communication skills has proved to be a powerful combination that encourages attendees to think differently about the way they do business. This course has been successfully held in Mumbai, Bremen and Singapore and is open to all companies associated with supply chain management and logistics.
All those involved with the management and administration of heavy-lift, project cargo, overdimensional freight forwarding, including 3PL providers and their clients.
Kevin has 40 years of international industry experience that provides a wealth of knowledge covering all aspects of the supply chain, particularly project forwarding, ship-broking, chartering and contract management activities. He was responsible for the formation of international 3PL heavy-lift network the Project Professionals Group.
Management consultant Rodger Hall has extensive university teaching experience in Australia and operates his own consultancy - Sun Communications – that delivers business communication services on behalf of range of diverse clients.
The course includes two-days training, morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Cost: US$1,500 per attendee. US$1,250 for 2 – 3 students; US$1,000 for 4 or more students; US$500 for students (with school I.D. card).
Please register here.
