21/05/2026
MSME Technology Development Centre (Process & Product Development Centre), Agra is organizing Classroom Training Program on “INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS IN EXPORT & IMPORT BUSINESS”.
Course Coverage :-
1. Digital Transformation in Logistics
Focus on how tech is reshaping operations:
AI in demand forecasting and route optimization
Blockchain for trade documentation (Bills of Lading)
Platforms like Maersk TradeLens (now discontinued but conceptually important)
2.Geopolitics & Supply Chain Risk Management
Very relevant today:
Impact of conflicts (Red Sea crisis, Russia-Ukraine)
Trade wars and sanctions
China+1 sourcing strategy
3. Advanced Incoterms Strategy (Not Basics)
Go beyond definitions:
Cost-risk optimization using Incoterms 2020
Choosing EXW vs FOB vs DDP strategically
Hidden risks in DDP for Indian exporters
4. Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics
Fastest-growing segment:
Amazon FBA global logistics
Last-mile delivery challenges
Returns (reverse logistics) across borders
5. Sustainability & Green Logistics
Increasingly mandatory:
Carbon footprint in shipping
IMO regulations
ESG compliance in supply chains
👉 Include carbon calculation exercises
6. Trade Compliance & Regulatory Intelligence
Critical but often ignored:
HS code classification complexities
Anti-dumping duties
BIS, FDA, CE certifications
👉 Use real product classification exercises
7. Multimodal Transport Optimization
Combining sea + rail + road efficiently
India’s PM Gati Shakti
Cost vs speed vs reliability trade-offs
8. Container & Freight Rate Analytics
Professionals struggle here:
How freight rates are actually determined
Spot vs contract rates
Understanding indices like Shanghai Containerized Freight Index
9. Customs Risk Management & Audits
Post-clearance audits
Valuation disputes
Handling customs queries professionally
👉 Role-play customs inspection scenarios
10. Logistics for Project Cargo & ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo)
Highly specialized and valuable:
Breakbulk logistics
Heavy lift planning
Port handling challenges
11. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) – Practical Use
How to actually use FTAs, not just theory
Rules of Origin calculations
India–EU, India–UAE agreements
12. Crisis Logistics & Business Continuity Planning
What to do when shipments are stuck
Alternative routing strategies
Supplier diversification.
Training Schedule:
Date & Time: 2 Days on 30th & 31st May 2026 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Training Mode: Classroom Training
Training Fee: Rs 5,000/- per candidate (50% Concession for SC/ST)
Venue: PPDC Centre, MSME Bhawan Campus (Near SBI), Annex Building, Ground Floor, No.:65/1, GST Road, Guindy, Chennai-600032.
Our Website: http://ppdcagra.dcmsme.gov.in/
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CERTIFICATE WILL BE AWARDED.
For More details, Contact:
G. Ruby
(Mob. No.: 8667636706 /97863 17778)
