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FlexU by Flexport

Free video courses on freight and logistics fundamentals

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  • A factory and a warehouse linked by a curving route line, with a sealed shipping document between them.
    Course4 lessons

    Bills of Lading 101

    Bills of Lading are one of the most crucial shipping documents used in global trade. Learn about their history and function in the supply chain industry.

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  • A uniformed customs officer beside a clearance checklist, stacked cargo boxes and layered documents.
    Course4 lessons

    Customs 101

    Learn the purpose of customs agencies, how they differ internationally, and where customs regulations fit into the shipment lifecycle.

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  • A shopping cart, a bar chart with a rising trend line, and a calendar.
    Course3 lessons

    Demand Planning 101

    Learn how inventory forecasting can help you balance the cost of maintaining inventory and potentially running out of product.

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  • A wireframe globe encircled by a dashed route line, flanked by two shipping cartons.
    Course3 lessons

    Freight Forwarding 101

    Learn the basics of freight forwarding, how it fits into global trade, and why companies choose freight forwarders over handling the logistics themselves.

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  • A satellite beaming a signal to a location pin above a shipping container.
    Course3 lessons

    Shipment Visibility 101

    Learn where shipment visibility data is sourced and how understanding your cargo’s location can help your business make informed decisions.

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  • A stack of cargo boxes on a dashed route running from an origin point to a destination pin.
    Course3 lessons

    Supply Chain 101

    Learn the principles of supply chain management to arm yourself with strategies focused on data and market-driven insight.

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  • A commercial cargo jet climbing after takeoff.
    Course3 lessons

    Airfreight 101

    Learn when it’s a competitive advantage to ship via air, how cargo is uniquely loaded on a plane, and options for procuring airfreight rates.

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  • A semi-truck with a box trailer, seen side-on.
    Course3 lessons

    Trucking 101

    Learn key trucking concepts as well as why trucking plays a major role in (nearly) every shipment.

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