An Introduction to Export Operations
Venue details:
Essex Chambers of Commerce
8/9
St Peters Court
Colchester
CO1
1WD
Continuous Professional Development
This course is graded as entry level and would qualify for 10 Continuous Professional Development points. If required, the CPD certificate will be issued by the Institute of Export at an additional cost.
Seminar Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Terminology, Procedures
and Documentation used in the exporting process and to promote awareness of the
responsibilities and obligations of all parties. Attendees should gain an overview of the
exporting process from first enquiry to arrival of the goods at destination and
the course will highlight the possible pitfalls that can await the unwary. It will include a summary of the new
Incoterms® Rules.
Duration
One day
Who should attend?
The seminar is designed for those new to the problems of exporting and for experienced exporters who need to update their knowledge. No prior knowledge of exporting is assumed. It is suitable for staff from both small and larger companies involved in shipping/dispatch, sales and customer service staff, finance and accounts staff, junior and senior management, freight forwards and trainees at all levels.
Training Methods
The trainer will use oral and visual presentations, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive a copy of the presentation on which notes can be made together with the workbook for future reference.
Seminar Objectives
The course should assist delegates to:
- Establish a successful working relationship with freight forwarder/agents
- Evaluate an export order
- Select the most appropriate Incoterm® Rule
- Arrange appropriate marine insurance
- Understand the basis of export payments
- Identify and collate the documents required
- Understand the role of customs
Seminar Topics
Why and what do we export?, Documentary Credits and Bills of Exchange, Direct and Indirect Exporting, Internal Documentation, The Use of Distribution and Commission agents, Consignment and Transport Documentation, Logistics and The Role of the Freight Forwarder, The Role of Customs, Evaluation of Export Orders, Official Documentation, Terms of Delivery: The New Incoterms® Rules 2010, EC Documentation, Introduction to Cargo Insurance, Rest of the World Documentation, An Introduction to Export Finance.
Tutor: Peter
Thompson
Time:
Registration - 08:45, Start - 09:00, Finish - 17:00 (includes lunch).
Cost to attend: £270 for Members, £318 for Non-Members. All prices include VAT.
Payment methods:
By Cheque: payable to 'Essex Chambers of Commerce' and send to 8 -9, St. Peter's Court, Colchester, Essex. CO1 1WD
By Credit Card/Maestro: call the Accounts Dept on 01206-765277, give them your details and they will process the transaction
If you would like to book to attend this seminar, please complete the online booking form below.
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