During this two day course you will master the basics elements of U.S. export controls and policies required to mitigate liability due to inadvertent U.S. export violations. You will learn how to interpret the export regulations and elements of an export control, how to file the Electronic Export Information (EEI) and create a bulletproof Export Management & Compliance Program. In addition, you will understand the requirements to file international and domestic cargo claims for loss and damage against service providers in order to obtain timely recoveries for your company. Attendees will have opportunity to engage in practical exercises and receive complimentary training material.

 Register today. Attendees who register before Jan 31, 2012, will receive a complimentary copy of Trade Compliance Awareness CD from the speakers.

Upon course completion participants will learn:

• The basics of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• How to classify your product for international shipping
• What are the basic export documents and how to prepare them
• When you are required to file an EEI or apply for an export license
• Basic export tools that will reduce risk of export fines and penalties
• The legal requirements for filing a cargo claim
• How to file an effective cargo claim against your service provider and bring more value to your company

This course benefits anyone who has responsibility for exporting or shipping at any global organization that is involved in international trade.

• Trade Compliance & Export Managers
• Logistics & Supply Chain Managers
• Shipping Managers
• Legal
• Sales
• Internal Audit

Jo-Anne Daniels, is the President of Trade Resources & Associates, a consulting firm providing global trade compliance services to multinational companies on customs compliance and export control issues. Ms. Daniels advises clients on customs and export classification and licensing, Customs Rulings and Department of Commerce formal classification requests. She has over 20 years experience in global trade and performs import and export assessments, develops and implements effective internal control programs and support Customs audits, Customs improvement plan, prepares Voluntary self disclosures and Customs Prior Disclosures.

Johanne M. Dictor has over 15 years of experience in the cargo industry. Johanne's experience ranges from domestic to international and includes air, ocean, and surface transportation matters for cargo airlines, insurance companies, freight forwarders and shippers. Johanne has worked with airlines and freight forwarders to develop their Risk Management Claims offices and to establish appropriate policies, procedures and standards for their cargo claims departments and implementation of cargo claim computerized technology. Johanne has also provided education and training in the area of cargo subrogation recoveries on claims with insurance companies and major cargo airlines.