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The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade – Advanced
Everything You Need to Know About Foreign Trade
A structured, industry-ready journey into international trade, Letter of Credit (LC) operations, shipping documentation, customs, and risk mitigation. Designed for local professionals, this program is delivered at a global standard to take you from a scattered understanding to complete clarity on how foreign trade actually works end-to-end.
Program Snapshot
- Organized by: Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP)
- Format: Live, GSSCP instructor-led virtual sessions (Zoom)
- Duration: 3 Months × 2 × 2 Hour accelerated track
- Structure: 6 core learning days + 1 final summary & checklist day
- Language: Local-friendly style with clear global trade terminology
- Certificate: GSSCP Certificate of Completion (digital and social media friendly)
Why Choose This Program?
Foreign trade is one of the most opportunity-rich yet risk-heavy areas for businesses and professionals today. Documentation mistakes, wrong Incoterms, weak LC structuring, or poor understanding of customs can easily cause:
- Shipment delays and demurrage
- LC discrepancies and payment blockage
- Unexpected duties and cost overruns
- Relationship damage with overseas partners
The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade is designed to remove the guesswork. You won’t just learn theory; you will get field-tested learning from professionals who handle trade, LC, and logistics every single day. We provide step-by-step breakdowns, real-world examples from the Bangladesh context with global relevance, and practical guidance on how to avoid costly errors.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this comprehensive journey, you will:
- Understand how global trade mechanisms actually function.
- Gain absolute clarity on international payment methods and Letters of Credit (LC).
- Properly allocate cost and risk between buyer and seller using Incoterms.
- Decode essential shipping documentation (Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, COO, Insurance).
- Understand HS Code structures and perform practical Bangladesh customs duty calculations.
- Develop an end-to-end view of the international trade process flow and build a personal checklist to minimize errors.
Who Should Join?
Whether you are an individual looking to upskill or a corporate team building internal capacity, this program is ideal for:
- Import/Export Executives & Managers
- Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals
- Bankers in Trade Finance and LC Operations
- Procurement & Commercial Teams handling overseas sourcing
- SME Owners & Entrepreneurs exploring import/export opportunities
- Students & Early-Career Professionals wanting a practical foundation
- Corporate L&D / HR Teams building internal international trade capability
(Both individual registrations and corporate nominations are welcome.)
Program Structure & Modules
Day 1: Core Concepts of UCP 600
DeepSeek to UCP 600 and its Core Concepts Master the Principle of Autonomy and “Strict Compliance” standards. Identify roles, apply standardized timeframes, manage documentary discrepancies, and learn how UCP 600 works with the International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP).
Day 2: Payment Methods & Letter of Credit (LC)
Understanding LC & Payment in Trade Learn different international payment methods and the step-by-step LC process from application to settlement. Dive into key LC types, including Revocable vs. Irrevocable, Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed, Back-to-Back, Standby, UPAS, and Import under LCAF (Bangladesh context).
Day 3: Incoterms & Risk Minimization
Delivery Terms & Trade Risks Stop treating Incoterms as “just letters.” Explore Incoterms 2010 vs. 2020, real-world applications in contracts, and how they connect with logistics and risk mitigation. Learn to avoid common LC discrepancies.
Day 4: Shipping Documentation & HS Code
Documentation & Trade Classification Understand core documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, AWB, COO, Insurance). Decode the HS Code structure, its impact on duties, and the Bill of Entry/IRC for Bangladesh customs.
Day 5: Customs Duty Calculation Guidelines
Customs & Practical Application (Bangladesh Context) Focus on customs duty, CIF value, and types of duties & taxes in Bangladesh. Get step-by-step duty calculation guidance, an overview of the ASYCUDA World system, required import documents, and insights into duty exemptions.
Day 6: AI in Foreign Trade
The Future of Trade Discover how AI addresses fragmented data and manual documentation. Learn about AI in automated HS code classification, production scheduling, global partner evaluation, and route optimization during geopolitical disruptions.
Final Day: Summary, Checklist & Closing
Integrating Everything into One Clear Picture A high-impact session to recap major concepts, review common mistakes to avoid, and build your personal foreign trade checklist. Includes an open Q&A, instructions on certificates, and extra highlights on export processes and risk mitigation tools.
Meet Our Mentors
Our mentors are hand-picked for their hands-on experience and optimum standards:
- Dr. Tanzil Aslam: PhD in Supply Chain Management, Founder of KnowledgeBeez, bringing 14+ years of global learning perspective in procurement and planning.
- Md. Rumman Hossain: AGM – Supply Chain at Rock Energy Limited & VP of GSSCP. Brings 16+ years of process optimization and trade operations experience.
- Md. Atiqur Rahman: Senior Assistant Vice President – Trade Operations at Bank Asia PLC. Provides bank-side clarity on how LCs and trade documents are evaluated in practice.
- Saiful Islam: Manager – Supply Chain Management at Army Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Brings pharma-sector discipline and lean supply chain strategies to the discussion.
- Kazi Saiful Islam: Manager – Head of Import, Shipping & Logistics at Q Collection (Pvt) Limited. Provides hands-on import and logistics execution experience.
- Md Rasel Hossain: General Secretary of GSSCP & Assistant Manager at DBL Group, offering 13+ years of expertise in procurement, L/C operations, and international trade.
- Maruf Muhammad Ahsanur Rahman: Sales Manager at ORANA, joining the panel to share industry insights.
About GSSCP
The Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP) is a government-trusted, impact-driven professional body. Led by a dedicated team, we work to build a value-driven, quality-driven culture among supply value chain professionals nationwide. Our commitment is simple: Connecting Value Chain through knowledge, community, and practice.
Meet the Organizers
A K M Aleptagin
ExCo Membership and Events; GSSCP
A. K. M. Aleptagin is a supply chain professional with over 10 years of experience in raw material sourcing, vendor management, commercial operations, and logistics coordination. He has served in reputed organizations including DBL Group, Bengal Group of Industries, and Sun Home Energy Ltd. He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and possesses strong technical expertise in ERP systems and analytical tools.
