Richard Bartlett

Richard Bartlett

Managing Director at Export Unlocked
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Richard has worked in logistics for over 26 years running his own forwarding business until 2016 when he set up ‘Export Unlocked’ offering Consultancy and Advice in International Trade, helping businesses Export.

An enthusiast for all things to do with world trade, Richard understands the many aspects of both importing and exporting. Using his vast experience, he is now working closely with Greater Manchester Chamber, Halton Chamber, ICC Academy in Singapore and the Institute of Export & International Trade, delivering training in Brexit Compliance, Incoterms, Rules of Origin and commodity codes, understanding Exporting / Importing, Customs Compliance.

Richard’s work has taken him around the world. In 2020 alone he has presented in Genève for the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in Doha for Qatar Development Bank and North and South of Ireland with Trade Ireland giving him valuable insights and a strong understanding of how different markets operate. For example, in a recent project for a Manchester based company he helped them establish offices in the US with a 3 PL warehouse, its own brokerage and direct shipments from Taiwan and Shanghai into Nevada.

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Incoterms 2020 explained for exporters and importers

Incoterms 2020 explained for exporters and importers

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
27 Jul 2023

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...

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01min 58sec
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Customs Declaration Service (CDS) UK - step by step guide

Customs Declaration Service (CDS) UK - step by step guide

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
28 Feb 2023

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...

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36min 36sec
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CDS - comprehensive trade environment in UK

CDS - comprehensive trade environment in UK

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
30 Jan 2023

A new customs declaration system has been introduced in the UK - the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Importers use CDS since November 2022, exporters will start using it in November 2023.  Questions answered in this video training: How does one gain access to the CDS? What should you know about...

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Importing basics for UK importers

Importing basics for UK importers

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
11 Nov 2022

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...

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02min 23sec
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Exporting basics for UK exporters

Exporting basics for UK exporters

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
31 Aug 2022

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...

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02min 48sec
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Basics of exporting: processes, responsibilities of the exporter

Basics of exporting: processes, responsibilities of the exporter

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
03 Aug 2022

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...

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21min 26sec
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Export basics: paperwork and procedures

Export basics: paperwork and procedures

Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
22 Jun 2022

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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15min 42sec
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