Acting as a forwarder – a practical course for port professionals 03. – 05.02.2026 | Kotka
285,00 €
Registration begins
08.01.2026
Registration ends
23.01.2026
Training begins
03.02.2026
Training ends
05.02.2026
Further information
Service Coordinator Hanne Huuho, tel. +358 40 193 8864, hanne.huuho@ekami.fi
Education Manager Anssi Avelin, tel. +358 44 742 7659, anssi.avelin@ekami.fi
Education Manager Anssi Avelin, tel. +358 44 742 7659, anssi.avelin@ekami.fi
The price includes
Price: 285,00 euroa (includes VAT 25,5 %)
Price includes morning coffee and afternoon coffee and lunch.
Price includes morning coffee and afternoon coffee and lunch.
Place of training
South-Kymenlaakso Vocational College (Malminginkatu 8, 48600 Kotka)
Target group
The course is ideal for new professionals who are entering the field of forwarding as well as for more experienced professionals who want to update and strengthen their competence.
Content of the training
Kotka Maritime Centre organizes a three-day training, which provides a comprehensive and practical overview of working as a freight forwarder as part of the port and logistics chain.
The course is aimed at professionals in the port, shipping, logistics and transportation sectors who work or intend to work in forwarding, export and import transport, customer service or operational tasks.
Objectives of the course
After the training, the participant:
• understands the role and responsibilities of the freight forwarder in the transport chain
• knows the stages of the forwarding process in practice
• masters the key modes of transport, terms and documents
• identifies responsibilities, risks and limits of liability related to forwarding
• is able to work effectively with customers, shipping companies, authorities and other stakeholders
Key content of the course
• Duties and responsibilities of the freight forwarder
• Export and import processes (maritime, road and multimodal transport)
• Transport Documents and Incoterms® Delivery Clauses
• Customs clearance and official processes
• Responsibilities, insurance and risk management
• Practical examples of the port environment
Implementation of training
The training consists of expert lectures, practical examples and discussions. The focus is on real working life situations that support the day-to-day work of the participants in the port and logistics environment.
The course is aimed at professionals in the port, shipping, logistics and transportation sectors who work or intend to work in forwarding, export and import transport, customer service or operational tasks.
Objectives of the course
After the training, the participant:
• understands the role and responsibilities of the freight forwarder in the transport chain
• knows the stages of the forwarding process in practice
• masters the key modes of transport, terms and documents
• identifies responsibilities, risks and limits of liability related to forwarding
• is able to work effectively with customers, shipping companies, authorities and other stakeholders
Key content of the course
• Duties and responsibilities of the freight forwarder
• Export and import processes (maritime, road and multimodal transport)
• Transport Documents and Incoterms® Delivery Clauses
• Customs clearance and official processes
• Responsibilities, insurance and risk management
• Practical examples of the port environment
Implementation of training
The training consists of expert lectures, practical examples and discussions. The focus is on real working life situations that support the day-to-day work of the participants in the port and logistics environment.
Language of Training: Finnish.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation of registration to the e-mail address you have given.
The invitation to the training is sent to the same address approximately a week before the training.
We have a Paytrail payment service. Once you have entered your registration details, the program will direct you to Paytrail, where you can pay the price of the training in your online bank.
When a company is paying for the training, an invoice will be sent after the training to the billing address you have given.
