Inaugural PPG Education Program a Huge Hit

Inaugural PPG Education Program a Huge Hit

PPG General Manager, Kevin Stephens and Sun Communications consultant, Rodger Hall have just returned from Mumbai where they successfully concluded the first PPG Project Forwarding Education Course. The two-day course was held at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India, from Wednesday 28^th – Thursday 29^th January, 2009 and all students received a Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management at the end of the program. We are delighted to advise that the program was a huge success, with all students advising their complete satisfaction. The course contained a wealth of knowledge and information 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. Participating students came from Belgium, Philippines, Dubai, Thailand, Abu Dhabi, India, Kazakhstan, Brazil and Bahrain

Following the success of this first program, we have decided to proceed with our second Course to be held in Europe (possibly Bremen) in late October 2009. Please advise your expression of interest in sending your “rising stars” to this next program. This will greatly assist in the forward planning for this training.

In a world-first, the new and innovative project cargo training course has been specially designed for companies seeking to fast-track the skills and knowledge of talented employees that will improve bottom line performance. The two-day course has been developed at the request of freight forwarding professionals following concerns about the critical international skills shortage in the supply chain and logistics industry.

International heavy lift cargo specialists, Project Professional Group, highlighted the need for practical, industry-specific, short courses during their annual conference in Denmark. PPG General Manager Kevin Stephens said members had recognized that the most valuable resource of their organization was its people who would benefit from the fast tracking of skills and knowledge.

Mr Stephens said the training represented a very worthwhile investment of $US1500 per student, and was not just open to PPG members but other businesses and organizations who wanted to add value through skills training that otherwise could take many years to acquire. Program topics covered key areas and were broken up into eight easy-absorbed modules that focused on practical training in industry best-practice that could be effectively applied in the workplace from day one.

“This is an innovative approach to training because it has been designed by industry professionals and focuses on face-to-face interaction in a workshop format. This will deliver an invaluable learning environment for participants through case studies that will improve skills and understanding that can be applied quickly and confidently when the student returns to the workplace and improve bottom line performance,” Mr Stephens said.

Principal instructor Kevin Stephens 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. Business communication consultant Rodger Hall has taught university students and managers essential business communication skills that help persuade, promote, instruct and explain.

A course outline and further information is available on request to Kevin Stephens ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Testimonials

How have you benefited by completing the Project Professionals Group Certificate in Project Cargo Management?

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. It was a great mix of theory and personal experiences and practices worked well.

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.