Logistics Programs
Review logistics-related training that supports Canadian Brokerage operations, including routing, tracking, freight claims, shipment visibility, freight documentation, and Excel tools used for logistics analysis and reporting.
Routing and tracking
Understand shipment routing, carrier selection, freight visibility, and tracking protocols that support operational follow-up.
Freight claims
Review damage, shortage, concealed damage, carrier liability, and the documentation needed to support claim handling.
Excel for logistics
Use Excel formulas and reporting tools to support freight cost analysis, shipment reporting, and daily logistics tracking.
Brokerage and logistics work together.
Freight movement does not replace customs review, but logistics details can affect timing, documentation, release coordination, and client communication. Use this page to understand where freight operations connect to brokerage work.
Logistics modules
Connect freight movement to brokerage support.
Open one topic at a time to review the operational focus, learning points, and available training resources.
What you’ll learn
- Freight routing best practices and carrier selection criteria.
- Shipment tracking systems and real-time monitoring protocols.
- Freight claims process for damage, shortage, and concealed damage claims.
- Carrier liability limits and cargo insurance requirements.
- Documentation for claims including BOL, delivery receipts, inspection reports, and photos.
- Claims filing timelines and dispute resolution procedures.
Brokerage connection
- Shipment visibility helps teams understand release timing and client communication needs.
- Freight documentation can support customs, claims, and operational follow-up.
- Carrier communication can affect when documentation is available for clearance review.
What you’ll learn
- VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for carrier rate tables and customer data.
- SUMIF and SUMIFS for freight cost analysis and reporting.
- IF statements for routing logic and carrier selection support.
- CONCATENATE and text functions for shipment or BOL reference cleanup.
- Pivot tables for shipment volume analysis and carrier performance review.
- Date functions for transit time calculations and delivery tracking.
Operational habit
- Use clean data before building formulas or reports.
- Confirm source columns and naming conventions before relying on outputs.
- Use Excel analysis to support decisions, not replace operational review.
Reference
Logistics program resources.
Use these preserved source links for the current logistics training resources.
Routing, Tracking & Freight Claims
PDF guide for freight routing, shipment tracking, freight claims, carrier liability, and claims documentation.
Excel Formulas for Logistics
Formula library for logistics reporting, freight analysis, shipment tracking, and operational data work.
Leader-led training videos coming soon.
Additional logistics and brokerage coordination walkthroughs will be added as they become available. Each session will include the video, supporting resources, and any required follow-up activity in one place.
Continue your Canadian Brokerage path.
After reviewing Logistics Programs, continue into Digital Platforms, MSR / Visual Importer, or return to the Canadian Brokerage hub.