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International Trade & Logistic Operations

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Supply chain and procurement professionals study the commercial and logistical arrangements behind importing and exporting over five days. Delegates examine Incoterms, letters of credit and trade documents alongside supplier-market assessment. Blockchain and the Internet of Things feature in supply chain design, with negotiation, cost modelling and supplier performance forming the final day's work.

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  • 19–23 Oct 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Jan 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
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  • 25–29 Jan 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 8–12 Feb 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 22–26 Feb 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 26–30 Jul 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 8–12 Nov 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 22–26 Nov 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 27–31 Dec 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Incoterms allocate costs, risk transfer and liabilities between suppliers and buyers in international sales. These three-letter trade terms clarify responsibilities for moving goods and have implications for letters of credit. The course examines those contractual arrangements within logistics and supply chain operations, including the relationships between risk, cost and service.

Technology changes supply chain operations. Delegates study models and design choices, including blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT/IOT) in import and export activities, with attention to efficiency and transparency in current operating conditions. Supplier-market assessment connects this work to sourcing: supplier tiers, should-cost estimates, requests for information and proposals, and partnership management.

Two days address payment and documentation, covering banking requirements, triangular trade and the commercial documents used to move, insure and control goods. Strategic sourcing then examines value, including benefits beyond cost savings, and the importance of negotiation planning. Spend analysis, total cost modelling and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) support decisions about supplier selection and performance.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Distinguish supply chain models used in international trade
  2. Explain uses of letters of credit in international trade
  3. Examine applications of IoT and blockchain in current business conditions
  4. Analyse the relationships between supply chain risk, cost and service
  5. Apply procurement methods that optimise value

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Supply chain management and operations professionals studying international trade technologies and trends
  • Procurement, buying and purchasing professionals in ICT, operations, marketing and finance seeking supply chain intelligence and trade knowledge
  • People responsible for maximising procurement and supply chain value
  • Professionals studying the relationships between risk, cost and service in supply chains

Training methodology

  • Gagne's 9 steps of instruction provide the adult learning approach.
  • Interactive work encourages delegates to reflect on current practices and team goals.
  • Tutor input, discussions and case studies support the learning activities.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Supply chains and changing international trade

    • Interpreting supply chain management mission and vision
    • Supply chain models and types
    • Blockchain applications in Industrial Revolution 4.0
    • Internet of Things (IOT) applications within supply chain models
    • Interpreting supply chain risks
    • Comparing blockchain uses and benefits across industries
  2. Day 2

    Assessing the supplier market

    • Supplier hierarchies within supply channels
    • Managing suppliers across supply chain tiers
    • Preparing product should-cost estimates to gather market data
    • Using RFI and RFP to obtain supplier-market information
    • Managing partnership relations with suppliers
  3. Day 3

    Letters of credit and trade payments

    • Reasons for using a Letter of Credit (L/C) in international trade
    • The role of banks in facilitating trade
    • Mechanisms and variations of L/C arrangements
    • Bank requirements for opening an L/C
    • Further dimensions of export competitiveness
    • Procedures for triangular trade
    • How Incoterms relate to letters of credit
  4. Day 4

    Commercial documentation for international trade

    • Commercial, tax, customs, consular and pro-forma invoices in trade documentation
    • Marine/Ocean Bills of Lading: title, transfer, goods control, delivery, transferable B/L and straight consignment
    • Multimodal documents, Airway Bills, road, rail and inland-waterway documents; non-negotiable and draft bills of lading
    • Insurance policies and certificates
    • Certificates of Origin, Inspection Certificates and Phytosanitary certificates
    • The use of Bills of Exchange
  5. Day 5

    Strategic procurement and supply network performance

    • Procurement stages and effective negotiation
    • Spend analysis for improving supplier selection
    • Total cost modelling across the supply chain
    • Interpreting procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    • Positioning suppliers for effective performance
    • Applying suitable supplier-selection criteria
    • Cost reduction initiatives to improve financial results

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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