Import and Export Documentation
Cross border shipments are delayed and fined for documentation errors far more than for physical problems. This course covers the documents each party needs, how they must agree with one another and where errors typically enter.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The document set and who needs which document
- 02Commercial invoice, packing list and their common errors
- 03Transport documents and title to goods
- 04Classification, valuation and duty calculation
- 05Certificates of origin and preferential trade agreements
- 06Permits, licences and restricted goods
- 07Border delays: causes, resolution and prevention
What you will gain
- Identify the documents required for a given shipment
- Complete commercial and transport documents accurately
- Ensure documents agree with one another and with the goods
- Apply classification and valuation correctly
- Handle certificates of origin and preferential trade
- Resolve documentary problems that hold goods at the border
Who should attend
- Import and export administrators
- Logistics and freight staff
- Procurement and trade compliance officers
- Finance staff handling trade payments
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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