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Trade with Preferential trading partners

A business friend of mine who recently returned from Shanghi, China, commented on the rising prices of foodstuff, clothes and essentials. As a result, the cost of living has rocketed and it’s not confined just to Shanghi. No matter where … Continue reading

Welcome boost amid economic gloom

Official figures suggest that British firms are selling record amounts abroad.  According to Jim Armitage in the Evening Standard the latest export figures have given the UK’s battered economy an unexpected boost.  Exports rose to £26.5 billion from £24.1 billion, … Continue reading

Getting it right

According to a recent survey by Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, exports are rising as business looks to diversify into fast growing economies. However, it warned, trading overseas has associated risks. Alan Bracken of ABTS Training Services commented: “Many UK companies … Continue reading

The trouble with Incoterms

Since the introduction of Incoterms 2010, some importers and exporters have been struggling with the new edition especially with the new rule for delivery and passing of risk with FOB, CFR, CIF. The old “over the ships rail” has gone … Continue reading

Where credit’s due

Almost half of letters of credit received in the UK are unworkable according to recent research – that is the buyer requests documents which the seller is unable to produce. Recently, for example, a Turkish buyer requested an ATR movement … Continue reading

Stronger trade performance must be nourished

New export figures published by the ONS give cause for optimism according to the British Chambers of Commerce. David Kern, Chief Economist at the BCC, commenting on the trade deficit for August, said: “The trade figures for August show an … Continue reading

Welcome to the New Website and Blog

Welcome to the brand new website and blog for ABTS Training Services. We have been working hard on our new site and will be soon offering an online import export training course.  Register your email and mobile if you would … Continue reading

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  • Derek Andrews
    Just to let you know I have secured a dealership for health drinks in Brazil and I am expecting my first consignment in August. Thank you for all your support, the course was such a great help, I will be back in October for a top up on import ...
  • Sylvia Cooper

    Thank you for helping me understand importing and exporting procedures, I now have more confidence in my ability to start up my own business importing and exporting ladies cosmetics.

  • Osondu Nworu

    This is a very vital course. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to venture into the world of export/import.

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