Ben Thompson
Highlights
- Experienced founders that have successfully founded International Trading Companies.
- Over 14+ years of Global Trade experience, buying and selling products all over the world.
- Developed innovative cloud software solutions to streamline global trade documentation for Small and Medium Businesses worldwide.
Created the Global Trade Newsletter, to inform and educate over 150K+ subscribers to help them succeed in global trade
About Ben Thompson
Ben is passionate about International Trade, Import/Export, International Shipping and connecting world markets. For the last 14 years Ben has specialized in importing and exporting goods around the world, and creating content and software solutions to help small and medium sized businesses to become successful in global trade.
After facing the many challenges of running their own trading company, in 2016 Ben Thompson and Brandon Boor founded IncoDocs, a new cloud based software tool to help importers and exporters to streamline their global trade documentation. In 2019 IncoDocs secured investment from global shipping line giant Maersk, as they shared their vision to digitize global supply chain processes. Since then Ben and Brandon have grown IncoDocs to provide solutions to companies in over 120 countries.
Additionally, the IncoDocs team continues to provide detailed industry articles, videos, podcasts, guides and tools to help companies thrive in global trade. The IncoDocs YouTube channel has gained over 20K+ subscribers, and had over 1 Million video views. The team are consistently providing useful content to help importers and exporters solve their problems along the supply chain.
Ben and Brandon also created the Global Trade Newsletter, which continues to provides news, resources and helpful content to over 150k+ subscribers.
The IncoDocs team are passionate about global trade and understand the complexities of the global supply chain and continue to create content and solutions to streamline the import export process and drive the future of global trade.
Posts by Ben Thompson
Create and Download a Non Asbestos Declaration Document
Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson
During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a Non Asbestos Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process.
Create and Download a New and Unused Manufacturer’s Declaration Document
Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben ThompsonDuring the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a New and Unused Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process.
Create and Download a Form 9 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports
Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIn 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries.
Create and Download a Form 6 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports
Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIn 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries.
How International Trade Finance Works For Exporters and Importers
Last updated on May 19, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIf you’re an exporter or importer involved in global trade, getting access to International Trade Finance is a key part to succeeding in International trade. Global trade finance can also be known as pre export financing, import export finance or export invoice finance.
How to Create a Packing List Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 14, 2021 by Ben ThompsonFrom 1st January 2021, shipments from the UK-EU and EU-UK will require detailed Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices and other export documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared…
How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben ThompsonFrom 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be…
Brexit Guide, Shipping Beyond 2020
Last updated on December 11, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, RCEP
Last updated on December 3, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest trade deal in history. On the 15th of November 2020, Ministers from 15 countries agreed to the new trade deal, also known as the RCEP, which covers up to 30% of the global economy.
Integrate Xero with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on November 24, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays.
Create and Download a Non Asbestos Declaration Document
Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson
During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a Non Asbestos Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process. Read More »
Create and Download a New and Unused Manufacturer’s Declaration Document
Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben ThompsonDuring the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a New and Unused Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process. Read More »
Create and Download a Form 9 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports
Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIn 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries. Read More »
Create and Download a Form 6 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports
Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIn 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries. Read More »
How International Trade Finance Works For Exporters and Importers
Last updated on May 19, 2021 by Ben ThompsonIf you’re an exporter or importer involved in global trade, getting access to International Trade Finance is a key part to succeeding in International trade. Global trade finance can also be known as pre export financing, import export finance or export invoice finance. Read More »
How to Create a Packing List Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 14, 2021 by Ben ThompsonFrom 1st January 2021, shipments from the UK-EU and EU-UK will require detailed Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices and other export documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without problems and delays. Read More »
How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben ThompsonFrom 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without delays. Read More »
Brexit Guide, Shipping Beyond 2020
Last updated on December 11, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same. Read More »
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, RCEP
Last updated on December 3, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest trade deal in history. On the 15th of November 2020, Ministers from 15 countries agreed to the new trade deal, also known as the RCEP, which covers up to 30% of the global economy. Read More »
Integrate Xero with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on November 24, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »
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