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About the course

Exporters should seriously consider having the freight forwarder handle the formidable amount of documentation that exporting requires; freight forwarders are specialists in this process. The following documents are commonly used in exporting; which of them are actually used in each case depends on the requirements of both our government and the government of the importing country.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the attendees will be able to:

Obtain up-to-date comprehensive Export information that takes years to gather
Speakers are experienced industry professionals and international trade consultants
Learn valuable regulation rules that can save penalty fines
In-depth Export documentation details that can be used immediately

Course Outline

International Trade Terms

Meaning of EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, etc…
How to do quotation and prevent losses
Using the latest terms to your advantage
How to choose the right terms
Incorporation of the trade terms into Contract

International Shipping Documents 

Importance and proper uses of documents
Understanding B/L and AWB and its implications
Operation of Packing List & Invoice
Certificate of Origin – uses and applications
How to apply for Shipping Guarantee

Cargo Insurance Policy 

Reasons for cargo insurance
Changes in the insurance policy
The Institute Cargo Clauses
Exclusion Clauses
Claims Procedures
Documentation of claims

Letter Of Credit

Applications of DA and DP
Types of payment in international trade
Step-by-Step operation of L/C
Types of Letter of Credit

CUSTOMS & TARIFF PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

Tariff Classification
Port Pricing & Tariff
Port Charges
Product Valuation
Other Tariff Considerations

Import/Export Procedures 

Import procedures for air and sea
Export procedures for air and sea
Customs procedures and inspection
Documentations needed for the procedures
Clearance of cargo from seaport and airport

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

(30%) Based on Case Studies
(30%) Techniques
(30%) Role Play
(10%) Concepts
Pre-test and Post-test
Variety of Learning Methods
Lectures
Case Studies and Self Questionaires
Group Work
Discussion
Presentation

Who should attend

Those having some responsibility for buying from overseas and for forwarding/import activities
Traffic managers, forwarding managers, shipping managers, logistics/supply chain managers and expeditors
Those existing managers/supervisors, who need “confirmation” of their current operation
Shipping Claim, Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Managers
Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively

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International Standards to Check the Shipping Documents for Documentary Credits

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