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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.

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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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register

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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