Shipping and logistics are dynamic and evolving areas that need to be continuously understood. The disciplines associated with logistics continue to transform the competitive landscape and has become one of the key business drivers. Both the academic and business worlds accept the need to adopt a complete view of shipping and logistics, and consequently, interest in the professional study of shipping and logistics have grown in all private and public sector organizations. This course is designed to give an overview of the basics of shipping and logistics, covering an array of topics ranging from the basics of shipping and logistics operations to concepts such as safety, customer service and documentation. Successfully completing this course would act as a foundation to anyone aspiring to broaden and/or transform career opportunities, and pave the way for further learning intothe logistics industry.