Ben Thompson, Author at IncoDocs

Ben Thompson

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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

Integrate QuickBooks with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on October 30, 2020 by Ben Thompson
Creating 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.
USMCA Trade Agreement Updates and Changes
Last updated on September 29, 2020 by Ben Thompson
The USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement. The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form
Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben Thompson
The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has…
Guide | Create and Download a Proforma Invoice Template for Global Trade
Last updated on May 7, 2020 by Ben Thompson
A Proforma Invoice document is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. Buyers and sellers will negotiate the details of the products to be supplied, then the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to confirm all details of the…
Foreign Exchange Payments | Podcast
Last updated on April 28, 2020 by Ben Thompson
In early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world. For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home. The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world.
Running your export business remotely beyond 2020
Last updated on April 1, 2020 by Ben Thompson
Tips and resources for running your export business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMO2020 Regulations and how they will affect the shipping industry | Podcast
Last updated on August 18, 2019 by Ben Thompson
The International Maritime Organization announced new IMO2020 regulations that will come into effect on the 1st of January 2020. Shipping lines around the world are preparing to meet strict new Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions.
Incoterms® 2020 Updates to be Published by the ICC
Last updated on August 1, 2019 by Ben Thompson
Incoterms® 2020 are the new International Trading terms that are set to be published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The new ICC Incoterms® 2020 will be released on September 2019 and legally come into effect on the 1st of January in 2020.
Container loading software for loading plan and calculations.
Last updated on May 23, 2019 by Ben Thompson
If you are involved in trucking or shipping cargo around the world, then you are most likely loading cargo inside shipping containers.
IMO2020: How Regulations will Impact the Shipping Industry
Last updated on April 9, 2019 by Ben Thompson
In 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020.

Integrate QuickBooks with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on October 30, 2020 by Ben Thompson

Creating 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 »
USMCA Trade Agreement Updates and Changes
Last updated on September 29, 2020 by Ben Thompson

The USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement. The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico. Read More »
Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form
Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben Thompson

The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has a name for each country that participates in the agreement: Read More »
Guide | Create and Download a Proforma Invoice Template for Global Trade
Last updated on May 7, 2020 by Ben Thompson

A Proforma Invoice document is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. Buyers and sellers will negotiate the details of the products to be supplied, then the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to confirm all details of the order. Read More »
Foreign Exchange Payments | Podcast
Last updated on April 28, 2020 by Ben Thompson

In early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world. For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home. The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world. Read More »
Running your export business remotely beyond 2020
Last updated on April 1, 2020 by Ben Thompson

Tips and resources for running your export business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »
IMO2020 Regulations and how they will affect the shipping industry | Podcast
Last updated on August 18, 2019 by Ben Thompson

The International Maritime Organization announced new IMO2020 regulations that will come into effect on the 1st of January 2020. Shipping lines around the world are preparing to meet strict new Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions. Read More »
Incoterms® 2020 Updates to be Published by the ICC
Last updated on August 1, 2019 by Ben Thompson

Incoterms® 2020 are the new International Trading terms that are set to be published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The new ICC Incoterms® 2020 will be released on September 2019 and legally come into effect on the 1st of January in 2020. Read More »
Container loading software for loading plan and calculations.
Last updated on May 23, 2019 by Ben Thompson

If you are involved in trucking or shipping cargo around the world, then you are most likely loading cargo inside shipping containers. Read More »
IMO2020: How Regulations will Impact the Shipping Industry
Last updated on April 9, 2019 by Ben Thompson

In 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020. Read More »