ABSTRACT

International Trade and the Successful Intermediary reveals how intermediaries can safely and effectively guarantee they are paid commission in lucrative commodity trades. Davide Papa and Lorna Elliott explain how intermediaries should conduct a deal from start to finish, whilst adhering to the laws and rules of international trade and maintaining control over the transaction at all times. The explosion of the internet has created tens of thousands of trading houses and independent home-based brokers all seeking to buy or sell commodities to one another. Businesses may spend considerable time and resources evaluating the merits or otherwise of available brokers. International Trade and the Successful Intermediary is designed to give independent intermediaries, potential buyers, procurement agents, mandates, lawyers, bankers and companies the fundamental skills to conduct business in the international trade arena, while increasing their knowledge and confidence to secure commission arising out of successful deals. Using real scenarios, model documents and straightforward language the book dispels the many myths relating to internet trading procedures and explains the rules and laws that must be adhered to when conducting import/export transactions.

chapter 1|8 pages

The Intermediary – An Introduction

chapter 2|10 pages

The Correct Trading Rules

chapter 3|24 pages

PIA: The Primary Intermediary Agent

chapter 5|16 pages

Starting to Trade

chapter 6|14 pages

The String Contract

chapter 7|4 pages

Securing the Goods

chapter 8|4 pages

The Enquiry Letter

chapter 9|6 pages

The Undisclosed Principal

chapter 10|14 pages

Contacting the End Buyer

chapter 11|18 pages

Offers to Buy and Sell

chapter 12|46 pages

The Contract of Sale

chapter 13|8 pages

Performance Guarantee

chapter 14|6 pages

Delivery

chapter 15|14 pages

Delivery and Commission Payments

chapter 16|12 pages

INCOTERMS 2000 Explained Further

chapter 17|4 pages

CIF Incoterms 2000

chapter 19|44 pages

Case Study