Alan Bracken explains the basics of starting your own freight forwarding business. With over 35 years of experience in international trade and starting his own freight forwarding business, which he eventually sold, some valuable tips and guidance is included for any entrepreneurs looking to venture into this business. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Company Setup 2:40 Basic Tools 3:46 Lloyds Loading List 6:40 Croner's Reference Book 9:20 Documentation and Procedure 13:04 Third Party Providers 15:55 Export Entry 17:00 Skills Required UPDATE: Lloyds Loading List has closed down. An excellent alternative is: https://www.searates.com/. Please see an update video on how to find a shipping vessel for your goods using SeaRates.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0-iMuwZ6yg Croners Reference Book for Exporters (Free Lite version: https://pages.croneri.co.uk/ON-FY21-ABTS-Partnership-1755_ABTS-Onboarding-LP.html) Croner's no longer offer a book but everything has moved online, this shows my age! Link above to their free lite version, upgrade for full access. Our Export Documentation and Procedure course will teach you the fundamentals and give you the practical knowledge needed to setup your business: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/full-syllabus/ Want to know how to find clients for your own freight forwarding business?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=992CkQIuc9U Want to know what a freight forwarder does?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bh83lIAhvY For more information see the ABTS® Website: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For more FREE, practical knowledge on various import export subjects check out our blog: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/blog/ Online Premium Courses: If you're really serious about starting your own import export business or getting into it as a career, check out our premium online courses: Export Documentation and Procedure: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/full-syllabus/ Become a Successful Export Agent: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/import-agency-full-syllabus/ How To Buy and Sell Using a Letter of Credit: https://www.abtslogistics.co.uk/letter-of-credit-full-syllabus/