Event details

You Can Export

Understanding Freight Forwarding and Logistics

Date
31/10/2018, 09:30 to 15:00
Organiser
Department for Trade & Industry

Description

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A freight forwarder will save you time and money if you’re exporting large volumes or high-value goods. By using any combination of rail, road, sea and air, you can ensure your products reach your customers quickly and safely.

In this interactive workshop, brought to you by Karen Mosley from 512 and the Department for International Trade (DIT), we will look at how businesses like yours can benefit from freight forwarding and how to pick the right service for you. We will also cover the necessary documents when shipping overseas and what they represent, as well as the legal responsibility for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) compliance.

512 is one of the UK’s leading freight forwarders. Based in Sheffield and Doncaster, they’ve been importing and exporting across the world for over 26 years.

In this half-day workshop, we will cover:

What services are offered by freight forwarders and how do you select the best one for you

How to get started with shipping and what to do next

Export documentation and what they represent

Understanding International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)

HMRC and the importance of accuracy

Your logistical considerations

The dos and don’ts of shipping, with a real-life case study example

DIT support and how to access the Exporting for Growth grant programme

After this workshop you will be able to:

Understand the services offered by freight forwarders

Choose the right mode of transport to ship your goods

Handle customs documentation with confidence

Ensure you are HMRC compliant and understand your legal responsibility

Plan your logistics strategy and weigh up cost versus speed

Enquire about DIT support and the Exporting for Growth grant programme

Venue/Location

Hallmark Hotel Hull Ferriby High Road North Ferriby Hull HU14 3LG

Contact details

Telephone:
0300 365 1000
Email:
yorkshire@mobile.trade.gov.uk