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Inspiring testimonials support project cargo training

Breakbulk Europe 2018 registrations now open

Inspiring testimonials support project cargo training

The PPG Project Cargo Forwarding Certificate available during Breakbulk Europe 2018 from 29-30 May in Messe, Bremen has received the highest satisfaction ratings and testimonial endorsements from attendees.
The ISO accredited professional development course was most recently endorsed by the Education Department of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce (Handelskammer Bremen). Other certifications and awards include:

• Certified by Project Management Institute (Arabian Gulf Chapter).
• Endorsed by Breakbulk Events & Media.
• Finalist Heavylift Awards.
• Finalist Lloyds List IFW Awards.
• Finalists Australian Maritime Shipping & Industry Awards.
• Finalist Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Awards.


Course presenters include the founder and general manager of project cargo network the Project Professionals Group, Kevin Stephens, and business communications consultant and trainer Rodger Hall.
Mr Stephens said the training had been successfully completed by more than 500 participants from companies around the word including:

Agility Project Logistics, DB Schenker, DHL Global Forwarding, DSV Air & Sea, Expeditors International, Geodis Wilson, Hartrodt, Indian Railways Corporation, Kuehne-Nagel, Mitsui Power Development, Port of San Antonio, Port of Savador, Panalpina, SAL Shipping, Schenker, Sinotrans Limited, Sandvik Mining and Construction, Samsung Engineering America, TBM Technologie und Baumaschinen
Wartsila Finland.

Mr Stephens said participants highly recommended the training with feedback testimonials available here.
"Course participants say that they would highly recommend the training to others and that they gained the confidence, or refreshed their skills and knowledge, regarding the transportation and communication skills required to meet clients' needs shipping high-value project cargos," Mr Stephens said.
The workshop includes a USB Flash Drive with over 70 proven documents and all course presentation slides (value $US500), Breakbulk Europe exhibition hall pass and invitation to the official welcome reception.
Further information and online registration, including PayPal option, is available at Project Professionals Group.
Attractive group discounts are available. Early Bird Rate (save US$200 book and pay before 30th April 2018): US$1300pp. Standard Rate (book and pay 1st May 2018 to 29th May 2018): US1500pp Note: Additional US$50 applies if paid via PayPal.

More Info: https://www.wwproject.net/ppg-course-registration

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