International trade requires accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and efficient coordination between multiple stakeholders. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of import and export procedures, key shipping documents, customs requirements, Incoterms, and trade finance basics. It equips professionals with the skills needed to manage documentation accurately, reduce delays, avoid penalties, and ensure smooth cross-border transactions.
- Understand the end-to-end import and export process
- Identify and prepare key trade documents
- Apply Incoterms correctly in trade transactions
- Navigate customs clearance procedures
- Understand international payment methods and trade finance basics
- Reduce documentation errors and compliance risks
Day 1: Introduction to International Trade
- Overview of global trade process
- Roles of stakeholders
- Incoterms and delivery terms
- Modes of transport
Day 2: Export & Import Documentation
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading & airway bill
- Insurance documents
Day 3: Customs & Compliance
- Customs clearance procedures
- HS codes & tariff classification
- Import/export regulations
- Common documentation errors
Day 4: Trade Finance & Payment Methods
- Letters of Credit (LC)
- Documentary collections
- Telegraphic transfer (TT)
- Risk management in trade
Day 5: Practical Applications
- Case studies
- Documentation workflow simulation
- Review & final assessment
- Import & Export officers
- Logistics and shipping staff
- Supply chain professionals
- Procurement officers
- Customs clearance personnel
- Trade compliance staff