International Transportation & Customs (TCS)

This subject will examine modes of transportation in terms of how they function individually and how they interconnect both nationally and internationally. The course will explore air freight, ocean freight, intermodalism, freight rates, economies of each mode, dangerous goods, conditions of carriage, legal liability of carriers, Canadian transportation regulatory environment, and marine insurance. The physical movement of goods across national boundaries will be the major focus of this subject.

Students will be introduced to the principles of the Harmonized Commodities Description and Coding System (HS) and the application of the current tariff treatments, concentrating on an in-depth exposure to NAFTA rules of origin. Additional information on the preparation of all pertinent import/export documents will ensure that students are receiving the most current information available on all legislation affecting International Trade.

This course provides a foundation in customer service and relationship management with a strong focus on concepts and strategies within the logistics service sector. Students will learn to evaluate customer service approaches, manage interactions with both internal and external customers and evaluate their performance.

Canada has trade Free Trade Agreements with many countries and that list is growing yearly. It is important to be aware of the regulations and structure of these agreements for both importers and exporters, as utilizing a Free Trade agreement can save money on imports, and increase a companys export sales.

This subject exposes the students to the correct procedures to be used in moving goods across international boundaries. The two principal considerations in documentation, accuracy and time are emphasized, both of which are vitally important when preparing and presenting documents for overseas shipments in order to avoid costly errors. Students will prepare transportation, commercial and financial documents for presentation to a bank. Incoterms 2010 will be studied in depth from a pricing perspective.

The course integrates the detailed instruction provided in the first two semesters with a more comprehensive study of legislation governing valuation, warehousing, non-tariff barriers and the completion of relevant documentation.

Knowledge of export documentation acquired in ITA 401 is increased and special interest Letters of Credit are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the completion of all documents according to the terms of the credit.

This course will explore Canadas Trade Agreements and their various benefits, complex trade rules, and compliance. Students will examine the role of importers and exporters and their need for compliance with negotiated rules and regulations governing Canadas Trade Partnership Agreement to be beneficiaries of duty free or lower tariffs. Students will gain knowledge related to trade agreements to examine current Canadas Intergovernmental Trade Partnership initiatives and identify ways to increase trade between countries. Finally, they will develop the skills needed to comply with Canada Customs requirements under each agreement.

Pricing and quoting is vital to the profitability of a freight forwarding operation. The student will learn how to determine the actual costs of moving cargo by various modes and routes of transportation, how to present that cost (plus profit) to the potential client, and how to convince the client that these services best suit their needs. The student will learn how to cost consolidations to obtain the highest possible profit margin, and how to deal with the constantly changing variables of currency exchange rates, fuel surcharges, currency adjustment factors, port congestion surcharges, etc. Consultation with clients on their costing and pricing, up to and including export selling prices based on Incoterms, is covered.

The mission of Logistics may be defined as: Get the right goods or services to the right place, at the right time and in the desired condition in a manner that makes the greatest financial contribution to the firm. This subject explores the impact on business operations of such logistics functions as physical distribution, inventory management and order processing.

This course integrates the basic instruction provided in the first four semesters with a more detailed study of the legislation governing enforcement, post-entry audit and Canadas position in International Trade.