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Opportunities in International Trade: Better in 2024 or 1984?
Inspired by a question from a UA-cam subscriber, Alan Bracken answers the question of whether there's more opportunity and more money now for people beginning their career in international trade or 40 years ago during Alan's career.
For more information on ABTS® see:
Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/
For more FREE, practical knowledge on various import export subjects check out our blog: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/blog/
Online Premium Courses:
If you're really serious about starting your own import export business or getting into it as a career, check out our premium online courses:
Export Documentation and Procedure: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/full-syllabus/
Become a Successful Export Agent: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/import-agency-full-syllabus/
How To Buy and Sell Using a Letter of Credit: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/letter-of-credit-full-syllabus/
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Відео

How To Find Buyers For Export in 2024 (Without Leaving Your Desk!)
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How to find buyers for export in 2024 without leaving your desk using the most up-tp-date, modern, tech software seen yet. The days of having to go door-to-door and cold call are over with a fantastic new software developed by Vujis, digitally importing data from Bills of Lading from around the world in order to create a database of buyers and sellers and the products being traded worldwide. Ac...
Baltimore Dali Accident : Letters of Credit and Marine Cargo Insurance - Who Gets Paid?
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With the tragic accident involving the Dali cargo ship hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Alan Bracken examines whether Letters of Credit will be honored and paid and whether marine insurance will pay out for those with cargo onboard. For more information see the ABTS® Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For more FREE, practical knowledge on various import export subjects check out our blog: w...
How To Find Shipping Vessels, Prices and Rates
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This video shows how to find shipping vessels to ship your goods from port to port. In this example we use www.searates.com to search for routes, vessels and pricing. Lloyds Loading List was the standard many years ago but has since stopped but there are other websites that have filled this spot and make the job of finding a vessel for your shipments much easier. For more information see the AB...
How Freight Forwarders Calculate Their Charges and Pricing - For Start Up's
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In this video, Alan Bracken explains what start up freight forwarders need to consider when charging and pricing their services. Maintaining the lowest costs you can is key to business, thereby giving you higher profit margins. For more information see the ABTS® Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For more FREE, practical knowledge on various import export subjects check out our blog: www.abtslog...
How To Calculate Freight Rates - For Beginner Freight Forwarders
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When it comes to freight rates, you don't always get a fixed price. Rates are quoted as "weight measure" (WM) or "volume metric" (VM), it's up to you to calculate the actual cost based on a formula. Alan Bracken from ABTS® explains the formula for each and how to calculate the rate. 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Sea Freight Rates - Weight Measure Formula 2:34 Weight Measure Example 4:05 Air Freight Ra...
Freight Forwarding Business Setup Costs
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Alan Bracken from ABTS® discusses starting up a freight forwarding business setup costs that you might expect and should prepare for. See the other videos in our Freight Forwarding Business series: How To Find Freight Forwarding Clients: ua-cam.com/video/992CkQIuc9U/v-deo.html Start Your Own Freight Forwarding Business: ua-cam.com/users/liveeXrQEmJVZjU For more information see the ABTS® Website...
Shipping Terminology and Vocabulary Explained
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This video explains the most common shipping terminology and vocabulary that you'll need to know and understand when moving cargo around the world. For more information see the ABTS® Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For more FREE, practical knowledge on various import export subjects check out our blog: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/blog/ Online Premium Courses: If you're really serious about starti...
Import Documentation - Must Know Basics
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Alan Bracken covers the "must know" basics of import documentation and what documentation you should consider when importing goods into your country. 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Invoice & Packing List 3:55 Certificate of Origin 4:30 Pre-shipment Inspection 5:35 Phytosanitary Certificate 6:40 Shelf Life Certificate 8:47 Import License 10:35 Bill of Lading For more information see the ABTS® Website: w...
How To Find Clients For Your Own Freight Forwarding Business
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Alan Bracken explains how to find clients for your freight forwarding business using simple and easy to replicate techniques he learned from his 35 year career. 0:00 Intro 4:10 Your Own Website - Tips! 8:00 Dreaded Cold Calling 9:39 How To Find Exporting Companies 10:40 How to Make Contact 15:30 Use Government Resources For more information see the ABTS® Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For mo...
Buyer Payment Protection In International Trade - Avoid Being Scammed!
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Best advice on how to pay for international goods without being scammed. If a deal is too good to be true, it really is but we have to pay for goods at some point. This video explains how to make a payment in international trade and protect yourself from the scammers. PayPal Links: www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security www.paypal.com/uk/smarthelp/article/what-is-paypal-buyer-...
Updated Online Course Content Preview - Edited for 2022
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For 2022 we have re-edited and upgraded our online course videos, making them even better. More visually engaging and easier to follow with on screen documentation and visual text prompts, we hope it will help our students to retain knowledge and make learning more enjoyable. Videos now also includes subtitles. For more information see the ABTS® Website: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/ For more FREE, ...
Marine Insurance Explained - Understand the Cargo Insurance You're Getting
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Marine Insurance is essential to understand when importing or exporting goods. Accidents happen and you MUST understand under what conditions your cargo is insured. There is no one-size-fits-all insurance and you don't want to be caught out if your container was to be washed overboard! 0:00 Introduction 0:31 ZIM Line Vessel Distress 2:30 Insure My Cargo 6:15 Clause A B C 11:20 Self Insure - No ...
How To Present Your Presentation to Buyers
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How To Present Your Presentation to Buyers
Import Export Business - My 5 BIGGEST MONEY Deals
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Import Export Business - My 5 BIGGEST MONEY Deals
UCP 600 Articles with Explanations
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UCP 600 Articles with Explanations
What is a Letters of Credit? Make Sure You GET PAID!
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What is a Letters of Credit? Make Sure You GET PAID!
How To Become an Import Export Agent - The Basics
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How To Become an Import Export Agent - The Basics
Import Export Jobs - Working in the import export business
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Import Export Jobs - Working in the import export business
Import Export Courses - ABTS Course Content Preview
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Import Export Courses - ABTS Course Content Preview
Incoterms 2020 - What's Changed from 2010?
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Incoterms 2020 - What's Changed from 2010?
Import Export Business Tips - Q & A Webinar
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Import Export Business Tips - Q & A Webinar
Brexit No Deal - Prepare Your Business and Start With Two Easy Steps
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Brexit No Deal - Prepare Your Business and Start With Two Easy Steps
How to Sell Globally - Webinar Recording
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How to Sell Globally - Webinar Recording
ABTS Training Import Export Course Reviews
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ABTS Training Import Export Course Reviews
ABTS Training - Reviews and Testimonials
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ABTS Training - Reviews and Testimonials

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ngodiepcamtu8077
    @ngodiepcamtu8077 2 дні тому

    Your advice is really useful. I'm from Viet Nam, and I really love ur video. Thank youuu😍😍😍

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS День тому

      I’m so glad to hear that our videos are helping you, all the way in Vietnam. Thanks for your comment.

  • @cschrissharman
    @cschrissharman 3 дні тому

    Years of learning...imao you are the only one who sums it all up for me. True OG. Thank you very much Alan.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS День тому

      Hi Chris, thank you very much indeed, appreciate your comment and I’m glad I can help bring it all together for you. All the best.

  • @marouabouhafs5266
    @marouabouhafs5266 3 дні тому

    thank you , i will try your tips !

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 3 дні тому

      I hope they help you!

  • @user-xm8ho7dk8t
    @user-xm8ho7dk8t 5 днів тому

    Love your Advices

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 3 дні тому

      Thank you very much, I hope my advice is useful to you.

  • @ubaidahmed5818
    @ubaidahmed5818 7 днів тому

    Outstanding 💚Your teaching style is incredible. Honestly, sir, you are an asset to me.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 6 днів тому

      Thank you very much for such a kind comment. I’m so glad to hear you find our videos helpful.

  • @denslyjunior94.1
    @denslyjunior94.1 7 днів тому

    What are your thoughts on e-commerce, logistics, and marketing?

  • @acapulcoscebu449
    @acapulcoscebu449 7 днів тому

    Thank you very much for answering the question, and in Detail. Very happy with your answers. Work hard, and you can make it.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 7 днів тому

      Many thanks for the suggestion, I hope you found the video helpful and maybe a little inspiring.

  • @technoaid4u
    @technoaid4u 8 днів тому

    this is not a new method. i have used shipping data in the year 2006. a company name infodrive provide such data at very cheap cost. so there is nothing nothing new in this video. small companies cannot use such data as the service cost is very expensive about usd 5000😅😅

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 7 днів тому

      You're right, using data has been around for a while, but the way you can use it with Vujis is much more efficient. There's not much info on this company on Infodrive, but after careful inspection, they don't offer the same coverage of data as Vujis. Each country sells their data sometimes for hundreds of thousands of dollars. You may get export data, but not from as many countries as Vujis. It's expensive, depending on what your goal is. If a company finds a buyer that orders $40,000/month of product and they get a 10% margin, they make $48,000 profit from getting one customer using Vujis-all for a price of $5,000. That's a 10x return on investment. It may not be the best fit for you depending on where you are with your business and what your needs are, but for some people, it's a great deal. You can make the choice as to that.

  • @mohamedelgohary2998
    @mohamedelgohary2998 15 днів тому

    thank you, you are wonderful person ❤

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 11 днів тому

      Thank you very much indeed for your kind comment.

  • @mallareddyburedde7731
    @mallareddyburedde7731 15 днів тому

    You are great sir🎉🎉

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 11 днів тому

      Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated.

  • @racmediastudio4506
    @racmediastudio4506 20 днів тому

    I wanna yo open a Freight forwarding business bassis in France

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 17 днів тому

      That’s great. Check out the rest of our videos on UA-cam for some free practical advice as well as our blog: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/blog/

  • @SRC503
    @SRC503 25 днів тому

    Has anyone even verified the contacts on Vujis and do they even work

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 10 днів тому

      Hello, I put your question to Yash as Vujis and this is his reply: Our contact information is generally reliable. We gather company names and find relevant websites to ensure correct details. We use standard tools to verify email addresses linked to these domains. If the website matches the company profile, you can trust that the email addresses are 99% accurate. There are rare instances where the contact details might not be entirely precise, usually if there’s a discrepancy in the website information.

  • @techterry5299
    @techterry5299 29 днів тому

    interesting

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 17 днів тому

      Hope our videos help you Terry

    • @techterry5299
      @techterry5299 16 днів тому

      @@ABTS yes it opened another new angle, thank you

  • @ElvisSiame-kf8ul
    @ElvisSiame-kf8ul Місяць тому

    Thank you gaffer

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      You’re most welcome!

  • @spacefalcone
    @spacefalcone Місяць тому

    how can you not like this guy

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Very flattered. Thank you very much.

  • @ROLLIN-DUB
    @ROLLIN-DUB Місяць тому

    Stumbled across and it was very informative, thank you.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Thank you, I’m so glad our videos are helping you.

  • @FreightForwarderAndy
    @FreightForwarderAndy Місяць тому

    hello ,I am Andy, a representative of CONTI-FAR LOGISTICS CO.,LTD, a international freight forwarding company boasts dual qualifications: IATA and NVOCC, making us a trusted partner for your logistics needs. please feel free to contact me if any shipment

  • @eurekalelis9342
    @eurekalelis9342 Місяць тому

    Thank U for having a patience of doing a very informative videos. Learn alot from U

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Thank you very much for you kind comment. I’m so glad to hear our videos have helped you.

  • @FreightForwarderAndy
    @FreightForwarderAndy Місяць тому

    hello ,I am Andy, a representative of CONTI-FAR LOGISTICS CO.,LTD, a international freight forwarding company boasts dual qualifications: IATA and NVOCC, making us a trusted partner for your logistics needs. please feel free to contact me if any shipment

  • @BlessingHumbulaniOliphan-xl5us
    @BlessingHumbulaniOliphan-xl5us Місяць тому

    Can I start at the age of 20?

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Hello, yes of course. At 20 you should have lots of energy and zest for your career, so there’s no better time to start.

  • @acapulcoscebu449
    @acapulcoscebu449 Місяць тому

    Hi Alan how do you think the world now for international trade for someone starting up instead of your days when you started up. Is there more money and oppertunity now or back then please

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 7 днів тому

      Hello, sorry for the late reply. Thank you very much for your question, I have just published a video answering it here: ua-cam.com/video/dzgAPTMLAco/v-deo.html. I thought it very interesting to compare 2024 to my career days 40 years ago. I hope you like it and it helps.

  • @tonyduarte2268
    @tonyduarte2268 Місяць тому

    Great video Allan

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Thank you very much Tony. I’m glad you enjoyed.

  • @tonyduarte2268
    @tonyduarte2268 Місяць тому

    Great information Allan, always get prepared LIM

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Yes indeed. A LIM is very good preparation.

  • @ytaca307
    @ytaca307 Місяць тому

    Thank you very mush, i want you advise me regarding shipments file that we use for calculations.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Sure, please contact us and we can discuss the necessary: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/contact-us/

  • @aisha6708
    @aisha6708 Місяць тому

    Thank you

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      You’re very welcome Aisha, I hope our video helped you.

  • @JoeyJamie
    @JoeyJamie Місяць тому

    When you say you transferred the letter of credit 12 times, do you mean the whole credit or 12 parts total??

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Hi Joey, I used the letter of credit to pay 12 different suppliers, I broke it up. Hope that helps?

  • @yekojustine4226
    @yekojustine4226 Місяць тому

    Thank you.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      You’re very welcome indeed

  • @acapulcoscebu449
    @acapulcoscebu449 Місяць тому

    Wow that is some bad ass software. Well done Yash.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      Yash has done a terrific job building this software.

  • @siddharthdwivedi5309
    @siddharthdwivedi5309 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the insights ❤

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      You’re very welcome, I hope they are helpful to you.

  • @9mma32
    @9mma32 Місяць тому

    Is this guy still alive

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      I’m still here 😁

  • @user-gr9oz2np3i
    @user-gr9oz2np3i Місяць тому

    Thank you for all those valuable informations in fact i work as a manager at a cargo company here in dubai and i plan to setup my own company soon so im taking all the knowledge I can 😅

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS Місяць тому

      That’s fantastic, the best of luck in your ventures!

  • @Gingerbreadman24981
    @Gingerbreadman24981 2 місяці тому

    Thank you sir very informative

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad our video’s have helped you. Thank you.

  • @piyushsolanki7309
    @piyushsolanki7309 2 місяці тому

    i love your videos

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much, that’s great to hear and I appreciate your comment.

  • @tideypods4808
    @tideypods4808 2 місяці тому

    So if I somehow managed to aquire a cargo ship and also get it repaired. you would be the guy i'd speak to

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Well, I'm not really in the shipping business. You would need to crew the ship and no doubt there is alot to owning a cargo vessel and that's not my area of expertise. So there are much more qualified people out there to handle this type of investment.

  • @armandorubio9262
    @armandorubio9262 2 місяці тому

    Riveting stuff. Bricks and mortar build a house. Thank you for the video

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed. Build a house, I like that. So much of the internet these days is filled with get-rick-quick schemes and courses. No one wants their house built "quick". A good foundation, carefully built, good materials and attention to the detail. Build your business in the same way and it stands a much better chance of surviving the storms that will inevitably come. All the best.

  • @StephenAKatz
    @StephenAKatz 2 місяці тому

    I have a request. Please tell how much money you made from your various deals.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Hi Stephen, I would love to but to be completely honest, I don't remember the dollar amounts. The figures and details are distant memories for me now, as proven by my grey hair. Even if I did remember, I've no idea what it would be adjusted for inflation etc. I can tell you I made a good living, one that I enjoyed, I enjoyed the challenges it brought, being my own boss but naturally had to handle the stresses that came with it. It's all a part of the game of life and what you must learn along the way 😀

  • @StephenAKatz
    @StephenAKatz 2 місяці тому

    Sir: After wasting hours watching useless videos on export and import, your video is a welcome surprise.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Hi Stephen, thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm very glad to hear you find our videos useful. All the best to you.

  • @armandorubio9262
    @armandorubio9262 2 місяці тому

    I am lucky to have found your videos they have been most informative. I used what you taught me to interview for a position and the hiring manager was impressed. We are very lucky to have some like you sharing information about the industry.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear, please let me know if you got the job, I hope so. Well done to you and I wish you all the best in your endeavors and hope you got the job!

  • @stefanwalters5891
    @stefanwalters5891 2 місяці тому

    Hello Sir Alan Could please help me find a buyer of “Shea butter” ( Raw & processed )

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Hi Stefan, have a look at our blog page here: www.abtslogistics.co.uk/how-to-find-buyers-for-export/. Hopefully you can find some ideas.

  • @milantr5754
    @milantr5754 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for these beautiful videos and helpful information.Wish you a happy and long living life.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your very kind comment, I really appreciate it. I'm glad to hear you like our videos, I hope they help you.

  • @gginpar
    @gginpar 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Alan, a real industry resource and overall amazingly generous person.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much indeed for your very kind comment. I'm glad to hear that our videos are helping you, it inspires me to make more. All the best.

  • @ersankusi6090
    @ersankusi6090 2 місяці тому

    Alan, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Are there any books on freight forwarding business you would recommend to buy?

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Hello, it's been so long since I've read a book on freight forwarding to be honest that I don't have any that I could suggest to you now. There are so many resources on the internet too. We offer our Export Documentation and Procedure course (www.abtslogistics.co.uk/full-syllabus/) which will teach you the practical information that you'll need but it's a lot more expensive.

  • @YashBolarum
    @YashBolarum 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for having me Alan :)

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much Yash, great software you have developed there.

  • @sycamore665
    @sycamore665 2 місяці тому

    I try to register but it didn't accept my phone number I don't know why

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Please contact yash@vujis.co.uk. He will be able to help you.

  • @sycamore665
    @sycamore665 2 місяці тому

    I can't believe you are still doing video's, please do more

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Oh thank you, I'm so glad you enjoy our videos. I'll be glad to do more.

  • @sillyhead5
    @sillyhead5 2 місяці тому

    Happy to see this, I was worried this channel had stopped posting. More videos please!

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your kind comment. I took a bit of a break but will be posting more videos throughout the year. All the best.

  • @jamlicknganga9901
    @jamlicknganga9901 2 місяці тому

    This is insightful.Thanks Alan.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad you liked it, thank you.

  • @Pyrrhic537
    @Pyrrhic537 2 місяці тому

    Thank God it's not easy. Or everyone would do it, and we'd have no edge.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Exactly right! If it was easy, everyone would be doing it…

  • @moobahornby1596
    @moobahornby1596 2 місяці тому

    Very simplified explanation of LC.

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, I hope it helped you.

  • @practicalteachingchronicle6631
    @practicalteachingchronicle6631 2 місяці тому

    Does orthodontist accept "letters of credit"?

    • @ABTS
      @ABTS 2 місяці тому

      Hello, I don't understand the context, if you are talking about individually, at the orthodontists office, you would just pay cash or credit card. I'm not following your question.