Introduction to International Trade This module provides a foundational understanding of the development and significance of international trade, focusing on the UK's trade strategy and its global role. Participants will explore key topics such as trade definitions, the World Trade Organization (WTO), the evolution of customs, and major post-WW2 trade developments. Additionally, the module covers the UK's entry into and exit from the EU, and the current UK Digital Strategy for International Trade. **Agenda Highlights**: - Definitions and importance of international trade - Overview of the WTO - Customs fundamentals - Post-WW2 global trade growth - Impact of EU membership and Brexit - UK Digital Strategy for international trade growth
This workshop covers the five main types of payment for exports, from advance payment to open account. It includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents
This course looks at the procedures required to deal with customs. It is vitally important that importers and exporters understand the information required to be submitted.
The misuse of these terms can lead to delays, penalties, problems with payment and more. This half day seminar will explain Incoterms® and their importance in international trade contracts.
This module aims to develop knowledge and practical skills in Import/Export Customs Diagnostic enabling the learner to create a procedural manual to complete international trade operations.
International markets offer huge Export opportunities for UK businesses. Finding and developing new markets for products is a hugely valuable avenue for expansion and in some sectors in particular, global demand for British brands and products makes international trade an excellent means of growth.
This course will explain all aspects of the rules of origin and trade agreements and how to understand and comply with them to help companies be more competitive in export markets.
This course covers import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays.
The course will cover special procedures and the benefits of using IP and OP in your compliance.
Are you a customs agent/ Importer ? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU and the Rest of the World? If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently now the new customs declaration system CDS is in place. We can help.