CS - Commodity Shipping, Istanbul, 14th-15th April
⚓ What is the Commodity Shipping Course?
Set sail on the next stage of your professional journey with Gafta’s Commodity Shipping Course the third module in the Gafta Professional Development (GPD) series.
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of the practical and legal aspects of shipping agricultural commodities, giving you a complete overview of the journey from vessel chartering to documentation and how each stage impacts the performance of your sale contract.
🌍 What You’ll Learn
Gain practical insights into every stage of the shipping process, including:
- 📑 Essential Shipping Documents: Explore key documents such as bills of lading, charter parties, and certificates, and learn their role in contract performance
- 🚢 Vessel Types & Features: Understand the main categories of vessels used for bulk commodities and how to select the right one for your trade
- 🧪 Cargo Sampling & Quality Control: Discover how inspection, sampling, and analysis ensure product integrity at both loading and discharge ports
- ⚖️ Shipping, Contracts & Trade Execution: See how logistical and legal considerations intertwine and learn to manage their impact on your contractual obligations
🧭 Your Takeaway
By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive grasp of how shipping decisions and documentation influence trade execution, risk management, and contractual compliance empowering you to operate with greater confidence and effectiveness in the global commodities market.