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Export Ocean Freight Rates
SCTC negotiates competitive export ocean freight rates for dried fruits, tree nuts and related industries for authorized members. We have established relationships with multiple steamship lines, enabling us to ensure the best results for our members. Our export ocean freight rates cover all worldwide trade lanes, via all water and landbridge services.
Arbitration Services
SCTC arbitration cases are handled by JAMS. JAMS is the largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the world. With its prestigious panel of neutrals, JAMS specializes in mediating and arbitration complex, multi-party, business / commercial cases. With nearly 350 neutrals, JAMS offers highly respected and experienced arbitrators, including retired state and federal court judges and attorneys. With more than 25 locations in major cities throughout the United States, JAMS’ signature Resolution Centers provide a neutral, professional, and comfortable environment to resolve the most challenging and complex individual and class disputes.
Resources
SCTC assists members by equipping them with the necessary tools in understanding the complexities of the transportation industry. A comprehensive Exporters Handbook per Country is maintained for our members on the SCTC website. Members receive a Contract Terms and Conditions for Dried Fruit, Tree Nuts and Kindred Products, which if referenced in a sales contract may allow utilization of JAMS dispute resolution services if an issue arises. A guidance document on Incoterms 2020, which contains information on the standard trade definitions used in International freight transactions, is also provided for our members. Furthermore, SCTC disseminates news articles, web publications, and relevant e-mail distributions in helping our membership keep current with industry trends.
Member Advocacy
SCTC acts as an advocate on behalf of our membership with industry related groups. We maintain daily contact with representatives of the export trade to make sure they are fully and accurately informed as to the industries activities, needs, issues and resolutions. SCTC also works closely with governmental regulatory agencies, transportation services providers and agricultural commodity organizations to gain future insights on issues that may affect the SCTC membership.
Educational Workshops
The SCTC Summer Meeting and SCTC Workshops are opportunities for members to hear from experts in the transportation industry and get relevant answers to the issues they may be facing. SCTC provides networking opportunities not only with other members but facilitates an open forum to meet with government agencies, service providers, and various industry thought leaders.
Webb-Pomerene Act
The Commodity Export Groups utilize SCTC services to discuss export prices for the upcoming crop year. This is a free service from SCTC. Without a SCTC Officer present at this meeting, discussion of export pricing could be considered collusion. Hence, SCTC ensures that the discussion is promoting and increasing the export trade of the United States; encouraging and expanding the Exports of small business; and providing a means of effective competition with foreign cartels or combinations in export markets.
Furthermore, SCTC also ensures that discussion does NOT consist of restrain trade within the United States; restraining the export trade of any domestic competitor or association; or the enhancement or depression of prices within the United States to substantially lessen competition within the US, or otherwise restrain trade therein.
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Export 101 Course
Export 101 is an overview of export transaction basics and responsibilities, U.S. export regulatory requirements, and the forwarder process. This four-part course incorporates critical thinking questions throughout to help you learn the material and get you to start thinking like an export specialist. Upon completion of the course, you will have a firm understanding of the basic requirements for the freight forwarder documentation and shipping process. Export 101 is completely self-paced and online, including the final exam.
Benefits
- Expand your knowledge of export procedures
- Keep current with recent changes affecting the export industry
- Great introduction for someone new to the world of exports
Continuing Education Credits
- 10 credits awarded to active CES or MES designees
- 5 credits awarded to active CCS or MCS designees
- Counts toward recertification CE credits only – not toward earning the designation itself
Key Topics
- Part 1: Export Transaction Basics
- Part 2: U.S. Export Regulatory Requirements
- Part 3: Responsibilities of the Parties to the Export Transaction
- Part 4: The Forwarder Process
Who Should Enroll?
- Individuals working in the forwarding industry
- Interested in expanding their fundamental knowledge of the industry
How to Enroll?
Step 1: Contact Specialty Crop Trade Council. Email: [email protected]
Step 2: Confirm your active membership status
Step 3: Receive your exclusive discount code
Step 4: Register for Export 101 using your discount code