Customs, Incoterms 2020 & Trade Documentation
Handle international shipments correctly: Incoterms 2020, customs procedures, trade documents and payment terms.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Import and export staff
- Logistics and procurement teams
- Finance staff handling trade
Learning objectives
- Apply Incoterms 2020 correctly
- Follow customs procedures
- Prepare and check trade documents
- Choose suitable payment terms
Detailed content
- Rules for any mode
- Sea rules
- Risk and cost transfer
- Classification
- Valuation
- Clearance steps
- Invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificates
- Advance payment and open account
- Documentary collection
- Letters of credit
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Incoterms 2020
- Customs procedures
- Trade documents
- Payment terms
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Classify products and complete a full export document set
- Choose the right Incoterm for real deals and price it
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Export-readiness checklist
- Incoterms 2020 cost/risk matrix
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ICC Incoterms 2020; UCP 600; URDG 758
- WCO Harmonized System; AfCFTA Rules of Origin
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Customs, Incoterms 2020 & Trade Documentation?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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