Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett is the founder of Export Unlocked® and creator of the Trade Intelligence Hub, an AI-powered international trade and customs intelligence platform designed to help businesses reduce compliance risk, identify international opportunities and make better supply chain decisions.
With more than 33 years of experience in international trade, customs, freight forwarding and global logistics, Richard has advised businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations on customs compliance, international expansion and supply chain strategy.
A former freight forwarding business owner, Richard specialises in:
- International Trade Strategy
- Customs Compliance
- Import & Export Procedures
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- AI & Trade Intelligence
- Incoterms®
- Commodity Classification
- Rules of Origin
- Customs Special Procedures
Richard has delivered training and consultancy throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia, working with organisations including the World Trade Organization (WTO), ICC Academy, Chambers of Commerce and government trade agencies.
Today, Richard continues to support businesses through consultancy, professional training and the Export Unlocked® Trade Intelligence Hub, helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex global trading environment.
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Incoterms 2020 explained for exporters and importers
When you are exporting or importing goods, what are the best Incoterms for your business? The course will not make you an Incoterms expert but will provide you with sufficient understanding to answer the question. The course is designed with UK exporters and importers in mind, however, Incoterms are international...
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) UK - step by step guide
All goods that are imported into or exported from the UK must be declared to customs filling out an electronic customs declaration. A new system has been introduced for this purpose - the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Importers use CDS since November 2022, exporters will start using it in November...
CDS - comprehensive trade environment in UK
A new customs declaration system has been introduced in the UK - the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Importers have used CDS since November 2022, and exporters started using it in November 2023. This excerpt from Richard Bartlett's training course explains how UK importers gain access to CDS and what they...
Importing basics for UK importers
This course is for those of you who are new to importing and for those of you who want to develop a systematic understanding of the process and effectively manage related risks. The course breaks down importing into different parts. Each part is explained in detail to give you the...
Exporting basics for UK exporters
This course is for those of you who are new to exporting and for those of you who want to get a systematic understanding of the process and effectively manage related risks. This course gives you the knowledge on how to expand your UK-based business and increase profitability. It is...
Basics of exporting: processes, responsibilities of the exporter
How can you expand your business and increase profitability? Start exporting! However, businesses are often hesitant because of bureaucracy and complex regulations they don't know about. Start learning to export by understanding the process. The training was designed with UK exporters in mind, but the same principles apply worldwide. Therefore, it...
Export basics: paperwork and procedures
The training is aimed at businesses who want to start exporting from the UK. To export successfully, it is crucial to get the paperwork and procedures right. They are the basis for compliance with customs regulations and for good relations with the buyer in the third country. The training will...
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Incoterms 2020 explained for exporters and importers
When you are exporting or importing goods, what are the best Incoterms for your business? The course will not make you an Incoterms expert but will provide you with sufficient understanding to answer the question. The course is designed with UK exporters and importers in mind, however, Incoterms are international...
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) UK - step by step guide
All goods that are imported into or exported from the UK must be declared to customs filling out an electronic customs declaration. A new system has been introduced for this purpose - the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Importers use CDS since November 2022, exporters will start using it in November...
Importing basics for UK importers
This course is for those of you who are new to importing and for those of you who want to develop a systematic understanding of the process and effectively manage related risks. The course breaks down importing into different parts. Each part is explained in detail to give you the...