Course Outline 

Module 1: Foundations of Trade Logistics and Facilitation

• Overview of the global trade logistics environment

• Key concepts: trade facilitation, supply chain integration, logistics corridors

• Role of trade logistics in economic development

• International frameworks: WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), WCO standards

• Case Study: Impact of trade facilitation reforms on regional trade

Module 2: Trade Documentation, Standards, and Regulatory Compliance

• Import/export documentation requirements

• Customs declarations, permits, certificates of origin

• Compliance with SPS, TBT, and other regulatory frameworks

• Electronic Single Window systems and paperless trade

• Practical Exercise: Completing a full set of trade documents

Module 3: Cross-Border Transport and Corridor Management

• Regional transport corridors and infrastructure

• Border crossing procedures and clearance processes

• Multimodal transport coordination (road, rail, sea, air)

• Transit procedures and regional trade protocols (EAC, COMESA, AfCFTA)

• Workshop: Mapping a cross-border logistics route

Module 4: Trade Facilitation Measures and Supply Chain Optimization

• Simplification, harmonization, and modernization of trade procedures

• Risk management and authorized economic operator (AEO) programs

• Time-release studies and performance monitoring

• Reducing logistics bottlenecks: congestion, delays, coordination gaps

• Case Study: Successful national trade facilitation initiatives

Module 5: Strategic Trade Logistics Management and Stakeholder Coordination

• Public–private sector collaboration in trade facilitation

• Logistics service provider management and partnerships

• Digital transformation in trade logistics (tracking, automation, platforms)

• Building resilient and efficient trade supply chains

• Final Activity: Developing a trade logistics improvement plan