Trade Logistic Basics - A Primer for Understanding the Movement of Goods

Date and time

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Location

Online

Organizer

Stephen Sullivan
Stephen.Sullivan@sba.gov

Host organization

U.S. Small Business Administration

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

One of the biggest hurdles to small business growth and profitability is a lack of effective management of trade logistics.

This webinar, entitled Trade Logistic Basics- A Primer for Understanding the Movement of Goods is one of a series of three webinars in June and July focused on managing international trade logistics in the global marketplace.

Discussion topics for the Trade Logistics Basics webinar include:

  • Regulations/Compliance
  • Incoterms
  • Vessel Containers
  • Transportation Modes
  • Calculating Rates
  • Landing Cost (and subsequent effect on product pricing)
  • Understanding the roles of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders 
  • Strategy for selecting a trade logistics partner

This webinar will provide valuable insight on trade logistics for small & medium sized businesses, business counselors, as well as trade facilitators and service providers.

Participate in one, two, or all three Trade Logistics series webinars. Registrants will receive links to the recordings if they are not able to attend in person.

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