International freight forwarding specialist

Helping organise large-scale freight imports and exports.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Transport and logistics

Standard ref

ST0539

Role overview

The International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship at Level 3 trains you to coordinate the movement of goods across international borders, managing the shipping, customs, documentation, and compliance requirements that allow businesses to trade globally. You will work with shipping lines, airlines, freight agents, and customs authorities to ensure goods arrive on time and legally compliant. It leads to roles as a freight operations executive, customs specialist, and global logistics coordinator.