Learn how to manage LC for international trade and obtain different types of loans (i.e. trade finances) for import-export business.
Day 1: Foundations of International Trade Payment
The first day begins with an overview of international trade payment modes, key UCP 600 definitions, and the legal framework. Participants will explore various types of Letters of Credit (LC) like revocable, irrevocable, sight, usance, and more. The day also covers essential shipping documents including contracts, invoices, certificates, and bills of lading, plus IRC and ERC issuance procedures.
Day 2: Applying and Processing Letters of Credit
The second of the course focuses on the LC application process, SWIFT codes, required documents, and LC procedures in graphics. It includes a detailed import procedure, the role of bonded warehouses, and importing under UP/UD regulations.
Day 3: Export Procedures and Incoterms
The third day focuses on explaining the eligibility and application process for cash subsidies available to exporters. A step-by-step guide to the detailed export procedure will be provided, along with an overview of the Export Development Fund (EDF) and its benefits. A detailed explanation of all 11 Incoterms 2020 (e.g., FOB, CIF, CFR & Others) will also provided. It also discusses the back-to-back LC mechanism.
Day 4: Banking and Regulatory Charges
The fourth day explains various banking and regulatory charges, including LC opening, amendment, and Swift charges. This includes a breakdown and explanation of LC opening charges, amendment charges, Swift charges, acceptance commissions, and advising, confirmation, and negotiation charges. Participants will also learn about the landing cost and various customs fees such as CD, RD, SD, VAT, AIT, AT and relevant UCP 600 articles.
Day 5: Advanced Trade Finance Concepts and Case Studies
The fifth and final day focuses on reviewing ISBP 745 rules, includes a mini case study, and covers topics like customs audits, shipping lines, and freight forwarders. Discusses trade finance mechanisms, import and export financing options, and scrutiny of documents. The session will also cover cash incentives, scrutiny of documents, discrepancies, and types of bills of lading such as charter party BL and master BL. The day concludes with an overview of trade finance mechanisms including import financing options like Payment Against Documents (PAD), Loans against Trust Receipt (LTR), and Buyer’s Credit (UPAS), as well as export financing tools like back-to-back LC, EDF, packing credit, and advance against export bills.
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