INTERNATIONAL TRADE


Get ready for Brexit with funded training


The Government is providing funding to help businesses prepare for Brexit by learning key Customs skills and knowledge. The funding will give you up to 100% of the cost of training for your


employees, up to a limit of £2,250 per trainee. Companies involved in trade as importers or exporters are eligible to


apply for the training grant even if you use a third party to complete your declarations. The funding can be used for the flagship ITOPS qualification, export and


import courses, customs declaration training, IP/OPR and customs courses. There is also a grant available to update IT equipment if any of your colleagues would benefit from training.


For more information, visit www.customsintermediarygrant.co.uk or contact the helpline on 028 9041 5471.


ITOPS AWARD The International Trade Operations and Procedures (ITOPS) qualification is a BCC-accredited, highly practical and relevant qualification designed to prove that candidates have the necessary skills to accurately operate the administration procedures in an international trade environment – whether as a manufacturer, supplier or freight forwarder.


The award covers the five main elements of export administration: • Administration Procedures • Export Documentation • HMRC and other legal Requirements • Export Payments • Dispatch and Shipping


The freight rate from China is currently 600% above the rate we paid in February, the charter would be less than 500%. In terms of our profit, we have taken profit only on the usual rate, so 15-20% of the possible charges. “The other benefit this method


of collaboration brings is, it gives us expert capability on the ground in Shanghai, close to the factory, from a team already moving NHS material. “This is vital because there are


export controls on PPE and all approvals need to be in place. “Having the combination of


longstanding relationships, logistical expertise and in-depth freight forwarding knowledge, means we’ve turned around contracts in days. Finding new ways to pack, collate and ship product, to ensure it reaches the hospitals, protects NHS staff and


care workers, treats patients and saves lives.” Whatever your international


supply chain needs, it pays to work with experts Some of the NHS supply chain


contracts gained were through existing clients which had simply needed to increase their volumes. But many were through


organisations who were unable to ship their products because of the changing marketplace. Experts in freight forwarding


and logistics will have the knowledge, experience and contacts to provide shipping solutions. They will know what areas to


explore when it comes to being innovative and creative, they understand the changes and can help manufacturers - and the supply chain - adapt and respond to this dynamic global crisis.


The training comprises four full-day workshops followed by an


assessment six to eight weeks later. Candidates can also attend an airport visit at the DHL East Midlands Hub,


and feedback has proven that the experience is an invaluable part of the qualification. The course is very detailed and covers why documents are required,


implications of producing incorrect documentation, how to book freight and liaise with freight forwarders to ensure they provide a full breakdown of their prices etc. Previous ITOPS students have made significant savings on freight bills,


customs planning and consideration of which Incoterms to use. Successful ITOPS candidates receive a certificate as well as the BCC Foundation Award in International Trade, which is nationally recognised.


In addition to the above, a range of international training webinars was being developed as this issue of Business Network was going to print. Dates are now available via the Chamber website.


For more information and to book your place on any of the Chamber’s upcoming International Trade courses, call our dedicated team on 0333 320 0333 (extension 2018/2020) or visit www.emc- dnl.co.uk/enabling-international-trade


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