The Incoterms® rules are an internationally recognized standard and are used worldwide in international and domestic contracts for the sale of goods. First published in 1936, Incoterms® rules provide internationally accepted definitions and rules of interpretation for most common commercial terms. (International Chamber of Commerce).
How about making sure your business is up to date with the latest Incoterms by booking onto this training course:
INCOTERMS Seminar
Monday 13th May 2013, 9.00am – 4.30pm, Commerce House, Lincoln, £200.00 +VAT (Members) £270.00 +VAT (Non-Members) It is universally accepted that the correct use and understanding of Incoterms is essential in any International Trade transaction.
Get them wrong and it could cost you thousands.
Yet they are frequently being used wrongly, even the current 2000 version. To make matters worse, they all changed from 1 January 2011. Out go DES, DEQ, DAF and DDU, and in comes DAT and DAP. To book telephone Helen Tomkinson on 01522 846929 or email Helen.Tomkinson@lincs-chamber.co.uk
PS. If you do make it along to the seminar – mention that you found out about it on IQ Woman and also found some great networking tips there too!
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