The World Trade Press “Guide to Trade Documentation” is an industry standard professional report detailing documentation requirements for international trade transactions involving the export and import of goods.

This report covers all key trade documents used in international trade, including those required for sale, purchase, export, transport, inspection, insurance, regulatory compliance, banking/payment, and import procedures. Twelve key documents are profiled. For each document there is a full-page sample document, document definition, description of key elements, and a cautions and notes listing. Introductory pages detail how documents are used in transactions, transport, banking and export/import procedures.

There are more than 240,000 copies of this guide in print worldwide, in seven updated editions over the past 14 years, and in eight foreign language translations.

Who Should Purchase This Report?

The World Trade Press “Guide to Trade Documentation” is an essential resource for exporters, importers, shipping lines, airlines, rail and trucking lines, logistics professionals, freight forwarders, port and airport operators, and others involved in international trade.

International bankers, international attorneys, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and students of international trade will also find this report helpful.

Edward G. Hinkelman is an international economist (Tufts University, University of Paris) with more than 40 years’ experience as an importer and exporter.

Mr. Hinkelman is the author of the industry-standard Dictionary of International Trade (now in the 13th edition), the Short Course in International Payments (now in the 4th edition), the Short Course in International Trade Documentation (now in the 3rd edition), and Importers Manual USA (now in the 4th edition).

Mr. Hinkelman has been a featured speaker at many industry seminars related to topics of international trade, economics, and publishing, as well as a visiting lecturer at Tufts University, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and San Francisco State University.

This report is available in bulk quantities with a customized cover with your firm’s logo, tagline, and company colors. We can also add specialized content to your specifications.

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