Everyone in the industry knows or have heard about or should know about Incoterms® which since being published first in 1936, has become the accepted and commonly used terms of trade in international trade accepted by governments, intergovernmental agencies including the United Nations, legal authorities and practitioners worldwide..
In order to discuss these terms further interactively, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced a ‘Meet the Experts’ launch event for the upcoming publication of Incoterms® 2010 Q&A: Questions and expert ICC guidance on the Incoterms® 2010 rules. Featuring presentations and discussions led by members of the Incoterms® 2010 rules drafting group, the event will take place at ICC headquarters in Paris on 25 April 2013.
Six renowned experts on the use of today’s Incoterms® 2010 rules will present and discuss the application and evolution of the most comprehensive set of Incoterms® rules to date, including:
- changes between Incoterms® 2010 andIncoterms® 2000
- how to avoid common mistakes when using the Incoterms® 2010 rules
- the evolution of the Incoterms® rules in US trade
- the Incoterms® rules and the interaction between carriage and sale contracts
- how to choose the right Incoterms® rule for your contract of sale
“As the international body that drafts and maintains Incoterms® rules, there is no better place to learn about them than at ICC,” said Emily O’Connor, Senior Policy Manager of the ICC Commission on Commercial Law and Practice. “The exciting ‘Meet the Experts’ launch event offers a rare opportunity for real exchange between users of the Incoterms® rules and international Incoterms® rules experts, including those who helped draft the most recent version.”
Incoterms® 2010 Q&A: Questions and expert ICC guidance on the Incoterms® 2010 rules is scheduled to be published by the end of Spring 2013. The practical publication comprises over 80 new and historical questions on the use of Incoterms® rules, comprehensive flowcharts, checklists for choosing the correct Incoterms® rule and managing related documents in an Incoterms® sale or purchase transaction, and a comprehensive glossary of commonly-used trade terms.
Seminar capacity is limited and early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. Register for the Incoterms®rules experts’ seminar.
Special rates are available for all ICC members.
For more information visit Incoterms® 2010
For further information, please contact
Emily O’CONNOR
Senior Policy Manager, Commercial Law and Practice
Tel: +33 (0)1 49 53 28 37
eoc@iccwbo.org
