International Trade
1. Reasons for International Trade
2. Benefits of International Trade
3. Problems in International Trade
4. Arguments Against International Trade
Terms of Delivery
1. Vital Aspects of a Transaction
2. Purpose of Terms of Delivery and International Rules for the Interpretation of Trade Terms (Incoterms)
3. Overview of the Structure of Incoterms 2000
4. Brief Explanation of the Terms
5. Considerations for Choosing Terms of Delivery
Cargo Packaging, Stowage & Marking
1. Needs of Cargo Packaging
2. Factors Influencing Types of Cargo Packaging for International Consignments
3. Areas of Improvement
4. Types of Packaging
5. Stowage of Cargo
6. Marking of Cargo
7. Packaging Clause
Transport
1. Ocean Transport
2. Air Transport
3. Rail Transport
4. Road Transport
5. Containerization
6. Palletization
7. Pipelines
8. International Multimodal Transport
9. General Considerations in Cargo Transport
Foreign Exchange Rate & Contract Formation-Offer & Acceptance
1. Foreign Exchange Rate
2. Protection Against Adverse Movement of Exchange Rate
3. Offer
4. Acceptance
5. Conditions of Sale
Payment Terms
1. Payment Instruments of International Trade
2. Methods of Payment
Ocean Marine Cargo Insurance
1. Overview of Ocean Marine Insurance
2. Need for Insurance
3. Coverage of Ocean Marine Cargo Insurance
4. Fundamental Principles of Cargo Insurance
5. Main Categories of General Cargo Insurance
6. Choice of the Right Coverage
7. Institute of London Underwriters
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Inspection, Force Majeure & Private Dispute Resolution
Documentation
International Trade Procedures
Reference Answers to Exercises