Shipping a product from one country to another can be a complicated process. Straight from the experts, learn what the requirements are for shipping products, the information necessary to move your goods, and the terms used to deal with risk and cost transfer. This session will offer key tips and strategies that businesses can use to ensure your products get from point A to point B.

Presented by: Johnathan Finlayson, Cole International Inc. / Cole Freight Inc.

Involved in the freight forwarding and logistics industry since 1991, Johnathan has worked with the Cole Group of Companies for 8 years, most recently in his present role as Manager, Special Projects. In this capacity, Johnathan’s responsibilities include responding to requests for quotation/proposal and information to project cargo; logistical movement of over dimensional project cargoes. He is also responsible for procedural development and adherence to security and safety protocols, and facilitates the presentation of modules on L/C/s, Incoterms 2000, Freight Logistics, Insurance, ACI/ACE, NRI/NRE's, Chartering and Capital Projects, Vendor Verification/Quality Management and Insurance processes.

Johnathan is knowledgeable in the compliance issues to AMPS, PIP/ C-TPAT and internal software measures for compliance with Cole’s IT team.
Manager, Special Projects Cole Freight Inc. 2009 to present
Manager, Compliance & Training Cole Freight Inc. 2004-2009
Branch Manager, Cole Freight Inc 2001 – 2004 Calgary Office
Operations Manager, Kuehne & Nagel, ISO Quality Manager Calgary Branch
Operations Manager, Geologistics, ISO Quality Manager Calgary Branch
Operations Coordinator, Schenker of Canada Inc
Courses/Certification: IATA DG, WHIMS, CIFFA, Organizational Behaviour, Train the Trainer Facilitation