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Incoterms® 2020
1-day virtual workshop with the new definitions
Our Incoterms 2020 course is a practical workshop on the Incoterms® rules, risks and responsibilities, so importers and exporters allocate cost and liability correctly on every shipment.
About this course
If you are involved in trade, whether international or within South Africa’s borders, you need to take account of the Incoterms® 2020 rules. This Incoterms 2020 course explains the rules and what changed from the previous version.
Incoterms 2020 has 11 rules. Seven can be used for any mode of transport: EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU and DDP. Four apply only to sea and inland waterway transport: FAS, FOB, CFR and CIF. Each rule sets out where delivery takes place, when risk passes from seller to buyer and who pays for carriage, insurance and customs clearance.
Choosing the wrong rule is a common and expensive mistake. A seller may quote CIF on a container shipment where FCA or CIP fits better, or agree to DDP without realising it must then handle import clearance and duties in the buyer’s country. In South Africa the choice also matters for customs, because duty is calculated on a value that excludes international freight and insurance.
What you’ll learn
- Bills of lading with an on-board notation and the Free Carrier (FCA) rule
- Aligned insurance cover under CIF and CIP
- Carriage with own means of transport under FCA, DAP, DPU and DDP
- The change from Delivered at Terminal (DAT) to Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU)
- Security-related requirements within carriage obligations and costs
Course details
- Duration: 1 x 4-hour session
- Time: 08h30 – 12h30
- Delivery: Live online (Zoom) or in-house
- Aligned to: NQF Level 3, 3 credits
- SAQA ID: 252437
- Certificate: Certificate of attendance
- Accreditation: TETA 16-806, in partnership with Clearline Consulting
Who should attend
- Managers and accounting departments
- Sales representatives and controllers
- Cargo insurance brokers
- Entry clerks, shipping clerks and traders
Questions about this course
Do delegates need prior experience?
No. It suits anyone who quotes, buys or ships internationally, from sales and procurement staff to shipping clerks and accountants.
Is the course online?
Yes. It runs as a live virtual workshop on Zoom from 08h30 to 12h30 or in-house for your team.
What do delegates receive on completion?
A certificate of attendance. The workshop is aligned to SAQA ID 252437 at NQF Level 3 (3 credits).
Can this be run in-house for our team?
Yes, as a closed group online or on-site.
Which rules does the Incoterms 2020 course cover?
All 11 Incoterms 2020 rules, including the changes from Incoterms 2010 such as Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) replacing Delivered at Terminal (DAT) and the higher level of insurance cover required under CIP.
Are Incoterms a legal requirement?
No. Incoterms are rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce. They apply only when they are written into the sales contract, for example “FCA Durban Incoterms® 2020”. They do not deal with transfer of ownership, payment terms or what happens if the contract is breached.
How do we book this course?
Click Book this course or contact us on +27 87 551 3031 or admin@logtrain.africa. Che-lyn will confirm the dates and send each delegate their joining link.
Your facilitator
Trevor Michael
Trevor Michael is a trade compliance professional with over 20 years’ experience across SARS Customs, leading consultancies and large enterprises. He holds qualifications in international trade and forensic auditing from UNISA and the University of Johannesburg. He is a TETA-qualified facilitator and assessor known for interactive, practical sessions that turn complex legislation into clear, usable knowledge.
Where it fits
Export & Import Procedures → Incoterms 2020 → Road Freight (Cross-Border)