Description

Experience shows that a team member with a solid grasp of the international order process significantly reduces the risks associated with cross-border commercial operations. Clear understanding of customer or supplier expectations, prevention of payment-related disputes, and reliable management of logistical data are key best practices for ensuring the success of an international transaction.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

• Import-Export Assistant, working within Export, Import, Logistics, or Sales Administration departments.
• Team member responsible for coordinating international operations and monitoring commercial flows.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of logistics or international trade.

Training objectives

• Master regulatory compliance and documentation for import-export operations.
• Optimize the management and monitoring of international logistics flows.
• Assess actual costs and resolve disputes related to transportation and freight forwarding.

Training program

• Master the Incoterms 2020
  • Understand each of the Incoterms 2020 rules.
  • Distinguish between an outgoing sale and an incoming sale.
  • Know the reciprocal obligations of the seller and the buyer.
  • Segment the logistics flow.
  • Scenario
• Optimize international transportation operations
  • Master the criteria for choosing a transport solution.
  • Understand the importance of transport documents.
  • Identify the key elements to take into account.
  • Understand the role of the freight forwarder, and take responsibility.
  • Know and negotiate the basics of freight forwarder pricing.
  • Settling a transport dispute: the risks , appeals, file.
  • Practical work
• Optimize customs operations
  • Know the key elements to take into account at the customs level and have the right reflexes.
  • Understand the different customs economic regimes and optimize flows.
  • Use the reference sites to find out about import and export duties and customs.
  • Compose the documentary package by country.
  • Understand the support documents: BL, forwarder, receipt…
  • Write the various accompanying documents: invoices, certificates...
  • Provide proof of export, and know the tax and criminal risks.
• Understanding international collections
  • Master payment and invoicing conditions.
  • Understand exchange rate risks.
  • Differentiate between payment methods and payment security (SBLC).
  • Understand the process of documentary procedures.
  • Focus on documentary credit (Credoc).
  • Organize the delivery of the documentary bundle to the bank.
  • Practical work
• Understanding the Strategic Importance of Maritime Transport
  • The role of maritime transport in the global supply chain.
  • Main categories of vessels: cargo ships, containers, passenger vessels.
  • Impact of ship types on operations.
• Regulations and International Agreements in Maritime Transport
  • Key legislative texts: SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO conventions, etc.
  • International agreements and obligations.
• Optimizing Costs and Transit Times in Maritime Transport
  • Analysis of geographic and economic constraints.
  • Best practices to reduce costs and transit times.
• Management of Port Infrastructure and Cargo Handling
  • Operation of port terminals.
  • Handling services and cargo flow management.
• Cargo Security and Risk Management
  • Strategies to secure cargo at sea and in ports.
  • Identification and prevention of risks.
• Sustainable Maritime Transport and Environmental Compliance
  • Initiatives for decarbonization and compliance with environmental standards.
  • Green technologies and responsible practices.