Incoterms® Explained

Whether you’re new to Incoterms® or want to strengthen your understanding, this course will help you apply them with more confidence. Incoterms® show up on quotes, contracts, and purchase orders every day, yet many businesses aren’t fully clear on what they actually mean. Choosing the wrong Incoterm® can lead to unexpected costs, confusion over responsibilities, customs delays, and unnecessary risk in your supply chain. The good news? Once you understand how Incoterms® work, they become a really useful tool for managing cost, risk, and responsibility when trading internationally. Our "Incoterms® Explained" course breaks the rules down in a clear, practical way so you can apply them with confidence in real business situations. What You Will Learn • What Incoterms® are and why they matter in international trade • What Incoterms® do (and importantly, what they don’t do!) • Where risk transfers between buyer and seller • The responsibilities and costs for each party • How Incoterms® connect with customs, transport, and documentation • Common mistakes businesses make when choosing Incoterms® Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for anyone involved in international trade, including: • Buyers and procurement teams • Sales and commercial teams • Import and export professionals • Logistics and supply chain teams • Finance and compliance staff Whether you’re new to Incoterms® or want to strengthen your understanding, this course will help you apply them with more confidence. Why It Matters When businesses understand Incoterms®, they don’t just avoid confusion. They reduce risk, prevent unexpected costs, and make better decisions across their supply chain.