Online event
How to: Move your goods into overseas markets
Tuesday 28 October at 12:00PM
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Join this session to gain an insight into some of the options that exist to help you get your goods from A to B when you are selling internationally.
What you’ll learn
- how a freight forwarder can help you get your goods in front of global customers
- understand your responsibilities in working with a freight forwarder
- the benefits of using a forwarding service and how to choose a good forwarder
Description
In this session, we'll focus on helping you understand the role that a freight forwarder can play when you sell goods internationally.
This includes understanding a shipper’s responsibilities and actions required; why we use freight forwarders and the benefits of doing so and the importance of clear communication between all parties when shipping goods.
An efficient freight forwarder is an important friend to have when shipping your goods.
Speakers
Irina Shmakova
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Irina has worked in the private and public sectors, both in the UK and overseas. She has helped businesses of all sizes to develop their sales overseas, working across multiple sectors and markets.
With a particular interest in international market research, international communications and cultural awareness, Irina has led delegations of UK businesses on market visits and trade missions organised by Chambers of Commerce and DBT.