Build your foundation. Avoid costly mistakes. Get grounded in the essentials of export controls and compliance. This session covers the key regulations, common pitfalls (including dual-use items), and why compliance matters – because mistakes can carry serious consequences. Perfect for…
Landed Costs
Landed Costs
Why they matter and how to calculate them.
There's more to transportation costs than the shipping price - taxes, customs, insurance and other fees play an integral role. These costs can have a major effect on your pricing strategies. We'll jump in and explore the key variables and how they change, providing you with tools & techniques along the way so that you'll be equipped to identify and calculate the true spend on your international shipments.
Resources
Topics Include:
- Differences between landed costs & standard costs
- Calculating landed costs
- Advice & insights for controlling your landed costs
- Recommended: Basic understanding of Incoterms® 2020
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