An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Freight Market & Trading
Global Market Freight and International Trade Best Practices
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 09 - 13 Feb 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 24 - 28 Aug 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This Freight Market & Trading training course is an essential choice for any training and development professional who wants to keep up to date with the latest and vital competencies required in the rapidly changing freight, logistics, shipping, chartering and supply chain markets.
Freight trading is an important part of the global economy, as it helps to ensure that goods are transported efficiently and cost-effectively around the world. It also plays a role in helping to manage risk in the shipping industry.
This PetroKnowledge training course will highlight:
- An overview of the different types and analysis of freight, transportation markets and international trade.
- Freight market dynamics, global routes, supply, demand, relations to supply and value chain.
- Freight contracts, pricing, and international commercial trade incoterms 2020.
- Ship chartering, general cargo, break bulk and commodities markets.
- Freight market risk management and legal concepts.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Freight Market & Trading training course, the participants will be able to:
- Understand the key dynamics of the freight market.
- Identify the different types of freight markets and the key players involved.
- Negotiate and execute freight charters, Chartering markets.
- Understand the different types of freight derivatives and how they are used to trade freight.
- Analyze the freight market and develop trading strategies.
- Identify and manage freight risks.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Freight Market & Trading training course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the freight market and freight trading. It is suitable for beginners as well as experienced professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills, including:
- Newcomers to the freight market who want to learn the basics of how it works, the different types of freight markets, how to price freight, and how to manage risk.
- Experienced freight market professionals can still benefit from a freight markets and trading course, learn about new trading strategies.
- Graduates who want to pursue a career in freight market trading are interested in a career in freight market trading, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
- Ship owners, Ship operators, Shippers, Investors and Freight brokers.
- Professionals working in supply chain management, logistics, and transportation to gain a deeper understanding of how freight markets operate.
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Freight Market & Trading training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer leading sessions of discussion.
There will also be many practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities. Practical exercises, case studies, short video presentations, small group work and feedback will be used to facilitate learning.
Organisational Impact
Overall, a Freight Markets and Trading training course can have a significant positive organizational impact by helping organizations to improve their decision-making, reduce costs and risk, increase revenue, and become more competitive.
- Employees who undergo the training course will gain a deeper understanding of freight markets and trading strategies, making them more knowledgeable and skilled in this area.
- With better knowledge of freight markets, employees can make more informed decisions related to shipping, logistics, and supply chain management. This can lead to cost savings and optimized operations.
- Training can help employees learn risk management techniques specific to freight trading, reducing the organization's exposure to market volatility.
- Organizations with employees well-versed in freight markets and trading can gain a competitive edge in the transportation and logistics industry by making more strategic and timely decisions.
- Organizations can ensure that their employees are well-informed about regulatory requirements in the freight trading space, reducing the risk of legal issues.
Personal Impact
Attending this training course can have a significant positive personal impact, considering the everchanging nature of the Freight and Shipping Markets, including:
- A Freight Markets and Trading training course will teach you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the freight market trading industry. This includes understanding the different freight markets, how to price freight, and how to manage risk.
- A Freight Markets and Trading training course can help you to advance your career in the freight market trading industry. By demonstrating your knowledge and skills to potential employers, you can make yourself more marketable and increase your chances of getting a better job.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of freight markets, trading strategies, and risk management techniques, develop expertise in a specialized field, which can boost confidence and credibility.
- Learn how to make more informed decisions related to logistics, supply chain management, and freight trading and enhance critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Acquire skills in risk assessment and mitigation, which can be applied to personal investments and decision-making.
- Stay informed about global market trends and economic developments that can impact your personal finances and investments.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Introduction to the Freight Market
- An overview of the different types of freight markets
- Different modes of transportation used to move freight
- Players involved in the freight market
- Freight market analysis
- Freight trading strategies
- Freight market technology
Day Two: Freight Market Dynamics
- Factors that influence freight rates
- Global shipping routes and networks
- Supply and demand, seasonal fluctuations, and geopolitical events
- Difference between Liner and Tramp Freight
- Overview of Air Freight
- Freight Operations in the Supply Chain
- Environmental regulations and Sustainability
Day Three: Freight Trading
- Overview of the different types of freight contracts
- How to price freight contracts
- Freight Documentation, Bills of Lading
- Export/ Import Procedures
- Incoterms 2020
- L/C in Trading
- Air Freight Regulations
Day Four: Freight Chartering
- Introduction to chartering
- Freight markets for specific commodities coal, iron ore, grain, or oil
- The process of chartering a vessel to transport freight
- The different types of charterparties
- Negotiating a charter
- Terms and conditions included in charterparties
- Charterparty execution
Day Five: Freight Market Risk Management
- Types of freight risks
- Hedging against freight rate volatility
- Managing fuel price risk, and how to manage credit risk
- Freight risk mitigation strategies
- Legal Issues and Freight insurance
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
