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See below for past workshop videos
LTL PRICING AND THE NMFC
The less-than-truckload (“LTL”) trucking industry has been moving toward new pricing methodologies. The National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) has reclassified hundreds of articles with density-based classifications and major changes are coming in just a few months that will have widespread impact on shipping practices, freight rates and charges. Panelists representing the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, a major LTL carrier and LTL shipper will tell you what you need to know and should do to prepare for these changes.
TRANSPORTATION & RISK MANAGEMENT 2024
Have you ever examined the real risks from events, accidents, theft, freight loss or damage or cyber-attacks that could interrupt your supply chain and your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks? All too often people don’t do this and there can be serious surprises.
This workshop will review the scope of coverage and basic differences between insurance for loss or damage to property, injury to persons, who is the “insured” and what risks can be insured. Panelists will discuss cargo legal liability insurance, broker “contingent” liability insurance, shipper interest cargo insurance, fraud and deceit insurance and cyber insurance policies and endorsements.
The panelists will also provide suggestions for the policies and coverage you need to have and what you should require from your transportation service providers to protect your interests.
CLAIMS & LOSS PREVENTION 2024
In this CCPAC and T&LC Virtual Workshop a team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide practical advice for anyone that moves freight, whether it is TL or LTL. You do not want to miss this workshop as key loss prevention methods will be discussed.
Topics will include:
- BOL Notations to prevent claims and help mitigate claims after a loss
- LTL best practices to prevent loss and damage claims
- Broker best practices to prevent loss and damage claims
- A snapshot of fraud prevention measures
- Claims timeline explained
- Loss Prevention Risk Assessment
- Blocking and Bracing for shippers
- Suggestions for LTL packaging to prevent loss & damage claims
Cross-Border Shipments – Canada & Mexico 2024
Canada and Mexico are our largest trading partners and thousands of cross-border shipments move every day. This workshop will cover current procedures and documentation requirements for U.S. exports and imports, how to avoid delays and potential problems in cross-border trucking, as well as cargo claims, liability limitations, time limits and cargo insurance under U.S., Canadian and Mexican law and bills of lading. Discussion will also include border security programs like CTPAT, Mexico’s OEA Security Program and Canada’s Partners in Protection (PIP) certification
International Trade Alert ! – Selling, Sourcing & Shipping in 2024
For years we have been seeing “Made in China” labels on all sorts of goods, but things are changing. Political, environmental, social and labor conditions, quotas, tariffs and duties, as well as rising costs for shipping are causing importers to look elsewhere. And American manufacturers and producers would like to sell “Made in the U.S.A.” products and intellectual property in foreign markets, but often run into complicated restrictions.
If you have any involvement at all in international trade, exporting, or importing you don’t want to miss this TLC virtual workshop and learn about:
- The new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience
- Legal characteristics and the role of the entities involved
- Contracting for ocean shipping in 2024
- The “de minimis rule” for imports.
- Export issues and sanctions – Avoiding fines & penalties
- Reversal of US support for liberal digital trade policies
- Proposed “Manifest Modernization Act” and “Foreign Pollution Fee Act”
- Impact of increased “blank sailings”
- Preparing for more labor strife in 2024
- Global warming impact on Panama Canal shipping
Food & Produce claims: What Makes Them Different?
Freight claims involving items and materials intended for human consumption and related products typically involve a myriad of different laws, regulations and practices. Our panel of experts will cover loss and damage claims for processed food items, fresh fruits and vegetables and food-related items such as containers and packaging materials. Topics include problems relating to temperature controlled shipments, missing or broken seals upon delivery, unexplained breaks in the chain of custody, exposure of food and related products to possible adulteration or contamination by foreign substances and salvage.
FREIGHT CHARGES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Freight charges may be “buried” in your cost of sales, but they can make a significant difference in your bottom line. Many large and sophisticated shippers negotiate formal contracts with their rates and discounts, but others usually get a rate – over the phone or in an email – from a carrier or broker. Unfortunately, few people really understand the basics of carrier pricing.
In this Virtual Workshop subject matter experts will explain:
- LTL (Less than truckload) Class rates, NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) classes and base rate tariffs
- Proprietary products, CzarLite
- Recent changes to the NMFC
- FAK (freight all kinds) rates
- Dimensional pricing, dynamic pricing for LTL shipments
- Truck Load rates – point to point, mileage
- Spot or quoted rates-is there a catch to watch out for?
- Accessorial charges and surcharges—their impact on total cost
- The relationship of rates to carrier liability—does a low rate have a hidden cost?
Freight Claims: Back to the Basics
In this CCPAC and TL&C Virtual Workshop a team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide practical advice for anyone who deals with claims for loss and damage. The workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of the claims process. This is a unique opportunity to see a panel of freight claims experts discussing many of the topics that are found in the landmark text, Freight Claims in Plain English (4th Ed.).
Topics will include:
- Freight claims fundamentals: what is a freight claim, the Carmack Amendment, preparation and filing of claims, burdens of proof,
- Claim Investigation and timelines: how to investigate, who to file against, time limits and concealed damage,
- Carrier’s claim defenses: unpaid freight bills, “clean” bill of lading or delivery receipt, insufficient packaging, improper documentation, measure of damages – invoice value or manufacturers cost.
Transportation Insurance & Risk Management
Insurance policies come in many sizes, shapes and colors, but they only have one thing in common – expensive premiums. Have you ever examined the real risks from accidents, theft, freight loss or damage or other events that could interrupt your supply chain and your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks? All too often people don’t do this and there can be serious surprises and consequences. The panel of experts will explain the different insurance products that are available, what they cover and what they don’t and give their suggestions as to what coverage you may need and require from your service providers to protect your interests.
CYBERSECURITY IN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Cyber risk is a major concern in the transportation and logistics space. This workshop will include an overview of the most common cyber-attacks seen in the transportation space, an overview of the costs associated with a cyber incident, key terms and technologies, and real-world best practices that can be put in place immediately to help reduce cyber risk exposure to organizations.
The presenter will also discuss how cybersecurity can be included in the due diligence phase to help reduce third-party risk.
Supply Chain Security
Why should you be worried about security? Transportation theft, pilferage and other events that disrupt the supply chain cost shippers and carriers millions of dollars every year. Leading experts will discuss:
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Cargo Theft: the scope of the big problem that’s discussed too little
- Analysis and identification of the threats, risks and vulnerabilities
- Selection of the right processes, procedures and protections
- Technologies for securing premises and cargo
- Protection against fictitious pick-ups, identity theft and cyber theft
- Role of law enforcement
Freight Claims Q&A VI
By popular demand the Transportation & Logistics Council will be presenting another Freight Claims Q&A. Our panel of subject matter experts will once again tackle the day-to-day tough situations faced by transportation and claims professionals.
Transportation Insurance – What You Need to Know
Insurance policies comes in many sizes, shapes and colors, but they only have one thing in common – expensive premiums. Have you ever examined the real risks from accidents, theft, freight loss or damage that could hurt your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks?
This workshop will cover:
- Transportation insurance basics and definitions
- Motor carrier and surface freight forwarder insurance
- Freight broker and 3PL insurance
- Shipper interest insurance
Experts will explain the kinds of insurance products that are available, what they cover and what they don’t, and give their recommendations as to what coverage you need to have and require from your service providers to protect your interests.
Freight Charges – What You Need to Know
Some of the most common disputes among shippers, brokers and carriers involve freight charges, but few people understand the laws, regulations and basic principles that govern the responsibility and liability for payment of transportation services. Panelists will discuss the bill of lading terms (prepaid, collect, bill to third party), issues when freight forwarders, brokers or 3PL’s are involved – the “double payment” problem, time limits for disputed claims, freight pre-audit, post-audit and payment services, and legal liability of shippers, consignees and intermediaries.
Intermodal Transportation – What You Need to Know
Cross-Border Shipments – What You Need to Know
Canada and Mexico are our largest trading partners and thousands of cross-border shipments move every day. This workshop will cover the differences between the laws and regulations governing shipments to and from our neighbors as well as the practices and procedures that you need to know to ensure an efficient supply chain for these goods and avoid potential problems. Panelists will cover cargo liability under U.S., Canadian and Mexican law and bills of lading, the rules governing Canadian and Mexican carriers operating in the U.S., and discuss subjects like cargo insurance, documentation and customs duties.
Motor Carrier Freight Claims – What You Need To Know
- What are the first steps?
- What are the requirements for filing a claim?
- What are the critical legal issues?
FREIGHT CLAIMS Q&A – 2022
- The session will focus on the following questions:
- How does one investigate the facts of a claim?
- How does one determine the responsible party?
- How does one prepare a claim?
- What is the measure of damages for a claim?
- How does one negotiate and settle a claim?
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