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International Trade Contracts and Incoterms

Prepare exporters, importers and logistics staff to negotiate and manage cross-border trade contracts with confidence. Covers Incoterms 2020, letters of credit, customs documentation, export control and dispute resolution under international sale of goods conventions. Delegates apply the concepts to realistic African and offshore trade scenarios, including common pitfalls in shipping and payment terms.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply Incoterms 2020 rules correctly when negotiating trade contracts.
  • Structure letters of credit and payment terms to reduce non-payment risk.
  • Prepare customs and export documentation required for cross-border shipments.
  • Identify export control and sanctions risks in international transactions.
  • Manage disputes arising from shipping delays, damage or non-conformity.
  • Draft trade contract clauses suited to African cross-border logistics realities.

Course outline

  1. 01International Sale of Goods Basics
  2. 02Incoterms 2020 in Depth
  3. 03Letters of Credit and Payment Terms
  4. 04Customs and Export Documentation
  5. 05Export Control and Sanctions Risk
  6. 06Shipping and Cargo Disputes
  7. 07Cross-Border Contract Drafting
  8. 08African Trade Corridor Case Studies

Who should attend

This course is designed for export and import managers, logistics coordinators, trade finance staff and procurement teams handling cross-border transactions.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lagos3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Online3US$900
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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