Virtual: Managing Imports & Exports in International Trade


Overview

This workshop will give participants the skills and knowledge required to work in an import-export business and international trade. You will learn how to effectively manage terms of trade for the sale of goods (Incoterms 2020), letter of credit for settling international commercial transactions. You will also learn the functions and types of trading documents, knowledge of cargo insurance and claims handling, and export-import procedures.

Course Outline

International Commercial Terms (Incoterms 2020)

*What the Incoterms Rules do?

*Rules for the contract of sale and their relationship to other contracts

*The Eleven Incoterms 2020 Rules – “Any Mode or Modes of Transport” comprising EXW / FCA / CPT / CIP / DAP / DPU / DDP and “Sea and Inland Waterway Transport” comprising FAS / FOB / CFR / CIF

Types of Trading Documents

*Functions of Trading Documents 

*Commercial Documents

*Official Documents

*Insurance Documents

*Transport Documents

*Financial Documents

Cargo Insurance and Claims Handling

*Shipping Contract and Insurance Issues

*Background to Marine Insurance Today

*Marine Cargo Insurance

*Cargo Claims Process Following a Loss Event and Documents need to make a Claim

Export-Import Procedures

*Import Documentation & Procedure

*Export Documentation & Procedure

*Cargo Clearance Permit


Target Audience

Executives and managers in trade finance, corporate finance, credit analysis, compliance, import/export, shipping, sales and marketing, customer service, export sales and logistics and supply chain.

Trainer Profile

Michael Ong has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of managing export orders, import/export, shipping, logistics, distribution, warehousing, inventory control, cargo insurance and claims, negotiating freight with carriers, trader documentation, trade compliance, trade finance and supply chain management. He first started part-time teaching in 1982, delivering a course on Certificate in Practical Import and Export Documentation and Procedures. He has since conducted training for nearly 40 years and provided corporate training for companies located both locally and overseas, including Hitachi Asia, Micron Semiconductor Asia, ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. Motorola Electronics, NCS Singapore, DHL, Federal Express, Shalom International Movers Pte Ltd. REC Solar Pte Ltd. Tanaka Electronics Singapore Ltd. Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd. Olympus Singapore Pte Ltd. Nissan Taiwan and P&G Indonesia. As an effectively bilingual trainer, Michael has delivered courses fluently in both English and Mandarin.

 

Administrative Details

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  • Upon registration, you can make payment directly by PayPal (for Credit / Debit Card), PayNow Corporate or Bank Transfer. An auto e-acknowledgement and invoice will be sent to your registered email.
  • No cancellation is allowed upon registration but attendance by a replacement delegate from your company due to exigency could be facilitated. Please notify SBF of this change, giving at least 3 working days’ notice prior to the date of the workshop to enable logistical arrangements for the replacement.
  • Full payment must be received with registration prior to the date of the workshop to guarantee your place.
  • Admission into the workshop is only allowed if payment / proof of payment has been received prior to the day.
  • Participants will still be liable for payment in the event of no-show on actual day of the workshop.
  • SBF reserves the right to cancel, postpone, reschedule or make any adjustments to the workshop where necessary.

Other Payment Modes:

Select one of the following electronic payment options available (Please key in the invoice number for our reference)

  1. PayPal (pay by Credit or Debit card)
  2. PayNow Corporate (UEN: T02SS0073H)
  3. Bank Transfer (Bank / Branch Code: 7375 / 018, Account No: 118-313-180-5)
  4. Billing Organisation via UOB or DBS Website/Mobile app

Ref No.: SB220595

DISCLAIMER

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When
10/13/2022 9:00 AM - 10/14/2022 4:30 PM

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