The 7th PPG ISO Accredited 'Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management' education program from 13 – 14 June 2011 immediately preceded the PPG annual conference and was rated by all participants as another runaway success. Participants came from USA, Australia, Portugal, Brazil, Angola and Thailand and brings to 111 students from 35 countries. The PPG education program is now recognised as the leading educator in project forwarding in the world and is receiving deserved recognition from the global community. Participants also included representation from Ship Broker Sea Concert (Thailand) and Breakbulk Magazine & Conferences.

The course contained a wealth of knowledge and information sharing which we are certain will hold all attendees in good stead for the future and assist them in changing their future understanding and approach to project cargo management and follows the success of the first course in Mumbai, India (Jan 2009); Bremen, Germany (Oct, 2009); Singapore (Feb 2010); Houston, USA (Oct 2010) which was held in conjunction with The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Exhibition; Singapore (Jan 2011) in conjunction with the Breakbulk Asia conference and exhibition; and Perth, Australia (May, 2011) in conjunction with the Lloyds List DCN Breakbulk conference.

PPG's next courses are scheduled for New Orleans (October, 2011) in conjunction with the Breakbulk Americas; Shanghai (February-March, 2012) in conjunction with Breakbulk China; Antwerp (May 2012) in conjunction with Breakbulk Europe; Bangkok, Thailand (June 2012) in conjunction with the 5^th PPG annual conference; and Houston (October, 2012) in conjunction with the Breakbulk Americas Conference and Exhibition. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register your Expression of Interest and request further information for all future courses.

The companies who have sent representatives to the training have demonstrated a firm commitment to the professional development of their staff and regard training as a strategic and urgent investment. Employees who can’t write well not only lose effectiveness and efficiency, they lessen their own credibility and persuasiveness particularly concerning project communication and responses to tender requests. Attendees are provided with course materials that can be applied and referred to on their return to the workplace.

The Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management is open to all companies involved with the management of heavy-lift, project cargo and over dimensional freight forwarding, but can be refined to suit almost any associated industry. This course is also an opportunity to develop extensive networks and industry connections. The course supports a win-win philosophy that goes a long way to enhancing the professional reputation of an industry that sometimes is its own worst enemy.

Kevin Stephens has over 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 is the founder and general manager of Project Professionals Group. Rodger Hall is a business communication consultant who has extensive university experience teaching professional and technical writing.