International trade forms the foundation of global business expansion, but managing import and export operations requires a clear understanding of regulations, documentation, logistics, and risk control. This course provides participants with the essential framework for handling import and export activities efficiently and compliantly. Through real-world examples and workshop-style learning, participants will explore trade procedures, Incoterms 2020 rulings, marine insurance principles, and logistics management. Emphasis is placed on risk mitigation, cost efficiency, and procedural accuracy to ensure seamless trade execution. By mastering these components, participants will gain the confidence and capability to manage global trade operations effectively and strategically. This HRD Corp (HRDC) Claimable Course (Previously Known as SBL-Khas) Is Delivered by a Penang-Based Training Provider Registered with HRD Corp (Formerly Known as HRDF), Specializing in Corporate Skills Development and Workforce Upskilling Across Malaysia. 100% HRD Corp Claimable | Penang Training Provider | Corporate Training Malaysia
Module 1: International Business of Import Export Trade
Risks variation and volatilities from source to supply
Order qualifiers and order winners creation
Operational frictions and barriers from departure to arrival
Activity: Case discussion on trade risk scenarios
Module 2: International Transportation and Carriers Issues
Movement of goods by sea, air, rail, and land
Shipping and airline operators’ carriage contracts
Freight forwarder roles and responsibilities
Activity: Group assignment on selecting transport modes
Lunch
Module 3: Export and Import Procedures and Documentation Flow
Terms of payment, delivery, sales, and title
Commercial documentation from quotation to invoice
Transport documentation: Bill of Lading and Air Waybill
Supply and Purchase Contract provisions
Activity: Documentation flow simulation
Module 4: Incoterms 2020 Rulings – Application and Implication
Seller and buyer responsibilities and obligations
Contract of Sales and Contract of Carriage
Risks and costs apportioning in transactions
Activity: Workshop on applying Incoterms to real cases
Module 5: Marine Insurance Highlights in International Trade
Familiarization with the Marine Insurance Act
Clauses and classes of protection plans
Limitations and exclusions of marine policies
Activity: Policy interpretation and risk analysis exercise
Module 6: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Empowerment
Fundamentals of the 7 Rights in logistics value creation
Collaboration across inter and intra business partners
Monitoring the supply and demand market mechanism
Activity: Group presentation on optimizing supply chain flow
