Certificate in Trade and Transport Regulation

Gain a thorough understanding of the laws which govern international trade and transport

Study legal principles and contracts involved in the sale, carriage and transport of goods by sea, road, rail and air

The Certificate in Trade and Transport Regulation provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the various sources and principles of law that govern international trade and transport.

Whether you’re a shipping industry professional with an interest in the trade of goods by sea, work in the wider logistics sector and need to understand more about the regulatory issues involved in the movement of goods, or a supplier or buyer of goods, this course will provide that underpinning knowledge needed.

What you'll learn

• The contractual relationships in international trade as well as the relevant legal frameworks.
• The trade terms used in detail, with an in-depth look at CIF (cost, insurance and freight) and FOB (free on board) contracts.
• The law behind the carriage of goods by sea, describing the legal mechanisms behind charterparties and bills of lading and how they are implemented.
• The rules and conventions imposed upon the carriage of goods by road, rail and air, and on a multimodal basis.
• The legal aspects of trade finance in more detail, exploring the various mechanisms used, such as bills of exchange, documentary bills and letters of credit.
• The laws behind the burgeoning international trade executed electronically.
• The nature of commercial litigation as it relates to international trade, including the process involved and how transnational litigation is carried out.
• The different types of commercial arbitration available, the stages of the process, and the regulatory framework behind the process.

Certificate in Trade & Transport Regulation

Gain a Thorough Understanding of the Laws Which Govern International Trade and Transport

Study legal principles and contracts involved in the sale, carriage and transport of goods by sea, road, rail and air

• Shipping, trade, and transport professionals
• Supply chain and logistics professionals and other trade-related professionals in policy, regulation, finance, research and analysis
• Legal professionals and advisors, commercial arbitrators and mediators