If you're looking to start or grow your career in shipping and logistics, Edoxi’s 15-hour KHDA-approved Shipping and Freight Documentation Training is designed just for you. Whether you prefer learning in a classroom or online, this course offers flexible options to suit your schedule.
You’ll gain practical knowledge in handling global shipping documents, including Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Sea Freight forms, and customs clearance paperwork. The course also covers essential topics like Incoterms 2020, cargo booking, freight cost calculations, and digital customs systems like EDI.
Our training is ideal for export officers, freight forwarders, logistics coordinators, or anyone aiming to enter the freight forwarding or international trade industry. Through hands-on simulations, you'll learn to complete documentation, manage cargo bookings, and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.
You’ll also be introduced to modern tools and digital platforms used in real-world logistics, helping you work more efficiently and avoid costly errors. This course will not only boost your documentation accuracy but also make you job-ready for roles in customs brokerage, freight operations, and global logistics management.
The content is regularly updated to reflect current industry trends and technologies, ensuring you stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.
By the end of this course, you will feel confident in managing cross-border shipping workflows and facilitating smooth, compliant cargo movement worldwide.
Upon successful completion of the Shipping and Freight Documentation Training course, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Edoxi, a KHDA-approved training provider in Dubai.
This credential validates your expertise in international freight documentation, shipping compliance, and trade logistics, enhancing your professional credibility in customs, logistics, and export-import operations.
Take the first step towards a career in freight forwarding and international trade. Enroll today!
You’ll explore actual examples of Air Waybills, Bills of Lading, and Certificates of Origin. These annotated documents will help you understand how international shipping paperwork is prepared and used in real logistics operations.
Learn to apply Incoterms 2020 with the help of visual charts and easy-to-use templates. You’ll see who is responsible for what, such as costs, risks, and delivery in global trade agreements.
Practice calculating freight rates using current market data, including BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor), and LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge). You’ll work on real scenarios to better understand shipping costs across different carriers and routes.
Work with fellow learners to plan freight routes, choose transport modes, and analyze how documentation affects delivery time, shipping costs, and customs compliance.
You’ll get hands-on experience using e-BL (electronic Bill of Lading) platforms, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems, and digital booking tools used by global freight forwarders.
By the end of the course, you’ll know how to prepare a full set of export documents– commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations following international trade rules.
Professionals responsible for managing international shipments who seek comprehensive knowledge of cross-border documentation, compliance requirements, and incoterms to ensure smooth global trade operations.
Ideal for those overseeing cargo movements and logistics planning, requiring practical understanding of shipping documents, freight process workflows, and coordination procedures.
Suitable for staff involved in preparing transport documents, coordinating carrier bookings, and calculating multimodal freight charges, all based on industry-standard practices.
Designed for individuals handling customs entries, tariff classifications, and clearance documentation, ensuring regulatory accuracy and compliance with international trade laws.
Perfect for employees managing outbound logistics, transport scheduling, and commercial paperwork within manufacturing, trading, or export-oriented companies.
Excellent for sourcing and procurement teams engaged in international purchasing, negotiating shipping terms, and ensuring the accuracy of freight documentation.
Dubai is a major global logistics hub, and skilled professionals in freight forwarding and shipping are in high demand. Whether you're starting a new career or upgrading your current role, this course gives you the skills and industry exposure to thrive in Dubai’s fast-paced logistics sector. By the end of Edoxi’s Shipping and Freight Forwarding Course, you will be able to:
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If you're looking to build a career in logistics or sharpen your freight documentation skills, Edoxi offers you a practical, UAE-focused training experience tailored for real-world success. Here are a few reasons why you may choose Edoxi for Shipping and Freight Documentation Training in Dubai.
You’ll learn exactly how documentation works in Dubai’s freight industry, including UAE customs protocols and trade compliance requirements.
Get hands-on with annotated Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, and certificates of origin—so you can confidently prepare error-free documents.
You’ll practice calculating freight charges, fuel surcharges, and local UAE fees to help you create accurate logistics quotations.
We’ll guide you through the import-export process in Dubai, including electronic filing and compliance with UAE trade regulations.
You'll gain the skills to identify and correct common mistakes that lead to shipping delays, ensuring your documents are always accurate and shipment-ready.
Benefit from being trained in one of the world’s busiest trade and logistics centers– giving you industry exposure, networking opportunities, and career relevance in the UAE market.
Our mentors are leaders and experts in their fields. They can challenge and guide you on your road to success!
Manpreet Kaur
Manprit M is an accomplished senior trainer in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Purchase, bringing over a decade of hands-on industry experience. Her specialisation includes Logistics and Shipping, Production and Purchase Management, Letter of Credit, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Lean Management, Total Quality Management, Change Management, Import and Export Documentation, and Sales Management. Manprit’s career spans General Administration, Procurement, Project Management, Facility Management, and Contact Centre Operations.
She possesses in-depth expertise in areas including Purchasing and Procurement, Documentation, Operations, Human Resources, Business Development, Logistics, and Shipping. Her specialization covers Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), Logistics and Supply Chain, Inventory, and Business Management. Manprit has delivered impactful training programs for various prestigious organisations. These include NEC Saudi, Dubai National School, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, ADNOC Group, and Ajman University.
Not at all! While having some understanding of shipping terms or trade processes is helpful, it's not mandatory. Our Shipping and Freight Forwarding course in Dubai is beginner-friendly, and we’ll provide all the basic resources you need to get started confidently.
