一)基本要求

　　了解：The freight forwarder’s original duty

　　熟悉： Scope of the forwarders’ services on behalf of the consignor

　　掌握：Scope of the forwarders’ services on behalf of the consignee

二)考试内容

　　1. The freight forwarder’s original duty

　　2. Scope of the forwarders’ services on behalf of the consignor

　　3. Scope of the forwarders’ services on behalf of the consignee

　　2. The forwarders’ services on behalf of consignor(exporter)

　　Choose the route, mode of transport and a suitable carrier.

　　Book space with the selected carrier.

　　Take delivery of the goods and issue relevant documents such as the Forwarders’ Certificate of Receipt , (FCR收货凭证) the Forwarders’ Certificate of Transport , (FCT运输凭证)etc.

　　Study the provisions of the letter of credit and all Government regulations applicable to the shipment of goods in the country of export, the country of import, as well as any transit country; he would also prepare all the necessary documents.

　　Pack the goods, taking into account the route, the mode of transport, the nature of the goods and applicable regulations, if any, in the country of export, transit counties and country of destination.

　　Arrange warehousing of the goods, if necessary.

　　Weight and measure the goods.

　　Draw the consignor’s attention to the need for insurance and arrange for the insurance of goods, if required by the consignor.

　　Transport the goods to the port, arrange for customs clearance, related documentation formalities and deliver the goods to the carrier.

　　Attend to foreign exchange transactions, if any.

　　Pay fees and other charges including freight.

　　Obtain the signed bills of lading from the carrier and arrange delivery to the consignor.

　　Arrange for transshipment en route if necessary.

　　Monitor the movement of goods all the way to the consignee through contracts with the carrier and the forwarders’ agents abroad.

　　Note damages to or losses of the goods, if any.

　　Assist the consignor in pursuing claims(索赔), if any, against the carrier for loss of the goods or for damage to them.

　　3. The forwarders’ services on behalf of consignee(importer)

　　Monitor the movement of goods on behalf of the consignee when the consignee control the freight (goods).

　　Receive and check all relevant documents relating to the movement of the goods.

　　Take delivery of the goods from the carrier and, if necessary, pay the freight costs.

　　Arrange customs clearance and pay duties, fees and other charges to the customs and other public authorities.

　　Arrange transit warehousing, if necessary.

　　Deliver the cleared goods to the consignee.

　　Assist the consignee in pursuing claims, if any, against the carrier for loss of the goods or for damage to them.

　　Assist the consignee, if necessary, in warehousing and distribution.