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Objective

  1. Understand fundamental economic and trade theories relevant to global supply chains

  2. Analyze the role of international trade in business competitiveness

  3. Apply knowledge of trade policy instruments and their business implications

  4. Manage logistics operations, shipping, and documentation for international transactions

  5. Evaluate payment methods and financial instruments for export and import operations

Learning Outcome

  • Understand basic micro and macroeconomic principles influencing trade decisions

  • Explain trade theories, comparative advantage, and global market integration

  • Evaluate the benefits of specialization and trade liberalization

  • Identify tariffs, quotas, and subsidies, and assess their effects

  • Understand logistics networks, transport modes, and 3PL/4PL roles

  • Draft and interpret international sales contracts under CISG

  • Apply Incoterms 2020 to allocate responsibilities, risks, and costs

  • Identify and prepare essential trade/transport documents (B/L, AWB, CMR)

  • Analyze the roles of freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and logistics providers

  • Evaluate L/Cs, bills of exchange, collections, and export credit facilities

  • Prepare and verify the bill of lading, packing list, invoice, and certificate of origin

  • Explain customs procedures, tariff classification, and clearance documentation

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Foundations of International Trade & Economics

Duration: 4 weeks (16 hours total)
Purpose: Build a fundamental understanding of how global trade works.

Week 1 – Introduction to International Trade (4 hours)

  • What is global trade?

  • Import/export concepts

  • Why countries trade

  • Trade blocs & agreements (ASEAN, RCEP, EU, USMCA)

Week 2 – Global Trade Theories & Economic Drivers (4 hours)

  • Comparative advantage

  • Supply & demand in global markets

  • Exchange rates & their impact

  • Trade balance, tariffs, subsidies

Week 3 – Global Markets & Trade Policies (4 hours)

  • WTO rules

  • Types of trade barriers

  • Economic indicators affecting trade

  • Emerging markets vs developed markets

Week 4 – International Business Environment (4 hours)

  • Political risk

  • Cultural & regulatory differences

  • Global business ethics

  • Case studies (Asia, Europe, US)

MODULE 2 – Global Logistics & Trade Operations

Duration: 5 weeks (20 hours total)
Purpose: Understand real-world logistics, supply chain, and shipping operations.

Week 5 – Introduction to Global Logistics (4 hours)

  • Supply chain basics

  • Freight types

  • Key players: carriers, forwarders, NVOCCs, customs brokers

Week 6 – Freight Transport Modes (4 hours)

  • Sea freight (FCL, LCL)

  • Air freight

  • Land/rail transport

  • Multimodal & intermodal logistics

Week 7 – Shipping Documentation & Processes (4 hours)

  • Bill of Lading

  • Packing list, invoice, COO

  • Booking & vessel scheduling

  • INCOTERMS (DAP, FOB, CIF, DDP, EXW)

Week 8 – Warehousing, Inventory & Supply Chain Management (4 hours)

  • Warehouse operations

  • Inventory systems

  • Cold chain logistics

  • Last-mile delivery

Week 9 – Risk Management & Trade Compliance (4 hours)

  • Cargo insurance

  • Delays, port congestion, and shortages

  • Dangerous goods (DG) handling

  • Compliance standards (ISO, C-TPAT, ISPS)

MODULE 3 – Financing, Shipping & Customs

Duration: 3 weeks (12 hours total)
Purpose: Teach students how to finance shipments, manage payments, and clear customs.

Week 10 – Trade Finance Basics (4 hours)

  • Letters of credit

  • Telegraphic transfer (TT)

  • Bank guarantees

  • Payment terms: 30/60/90 days

Week 11 – Shipping Costing & Freight Charges (4 hours)

  • Ocean freight structure

  • Surcharges (BAF, CAF, THC, D.O. fee, etc.)

  • Quotation preparation

  • Profit margin calculation for exporters/importers

Week 12 – Customs Procedures & Import/Export Regulations (4 hours)

  • Customs clearance process

  • HS codes & classification

  • Import/export licensing

  • Duty, VAT, exemptions, free-zone procedures

Who is it for?

Trade Compliance Officers, Import/Export Specialists, Procurement Managers, Logistics Coordinators, Sales Managers involved in international market penetration, and Finance professionals managing cross-border payments.

Training Method

Theory (30.00 hours) Practice (70.00 hours)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Foundational knowledge of business operations (e.g., procurement or sales cycles). Participants must be proficient in business English (reading and understanding international contracts and regulatory documents).

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