
Our most popular training programmes


Export Documentation
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Introduction to the programme
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Aims and objectives
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Case studies of documentary disasters!
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Getting the basics right – simple tips and hints to minimise future problems
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Sources of information
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The export steps, records that need to be kept, software for producing documents, “on-line or hard copy”?
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A study of documentary content – including what each item relates to – and why it is there. With specific emphasis on finding commodity codes, understanding and meeting origin requirements - and using Incoterms 2020 correctly.
The documents:-
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Commercial – with specific reference to the export invoice (including VAT considerations at export). Also covers quotations and packing lists
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Origin – UK C/O, ABCC C/O, UK EUR1s
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The session will involve the use of EZ Cert, authentication procedure, correct completion,wet/dry authentication,
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Other official documents produced by exporter - but required by both exporters and importers – including pre-shipment inspection, quality documents and export licences
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Getting the good shipped – Information and documents required by the forwarder
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Working with HMRC – their role, record keeping for Customs’ and the necessary documents - CDS
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Transport documents – Bills of Lading, AWBs and CMR – and their significance as proofs of export
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Insurance certificates
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Final tips and hints
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Review of the programme
Incoterms 2020
Export Letters of Credit
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Introduction to the programme
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The need for careful credit checking
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The export quotation
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A review of other payment methods – advantages and disadvantages and when they should be used
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What is a Letter of Credit?
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Letter of Credit administration
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The Letter of Credit Procedure
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Letter of Credit types and levels of security
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Letter of Credit costs
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The terminology, form and structure of L/Cs
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Incoterms and L/Cs
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The documents – an in-depth study of the specific Letter of Credit documents
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What can go wrong?
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Tips to ensure you get it right at all stages of the Letter of Credit transaction
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UCP 600 considerations
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The significance of L/Cs in the current economic climate
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Review of programme