Navigate the complexities of global trade with confidence and develop the compliance awareness required in today’s highly regulated logistics environment. Trade Compliance Foundations – Track 1 provides a practical and forward-looking introduction to the rules, risks, and responsibilities that shape international trade and supply chain operations.

The course explores how export controls, sanctions regimes, and global trade regulations directly influence logistics, air cargo, and supply chain decisions. Participants gain a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape and learn how compliance requirements translate into everyday operational realities. Through real-world examples and logistics scenarios, the training highlights how routing choices and supply chain relationships can create regulatory exposure for logistics providers and trade professionals. Participants also learn how trade compliance programs are structured and how risk-based approaches help organizations identify and manage compliance risks effectively. Particular attention is given to recognizing red flags, understanding enforcement expectations, and developing the judgment needed to make defensible decisions in complex international environments. By the end of the course, participants will have built a strong foundation in trade compliance and will be equipped with the awareness and practical tools required to support compliant and responsible global logistics operations.

This course is delivered as Track 3 within the Air Cargo Fundamental Competencies Program, establishing the operational foundation and leadership capabilities required to manage complex air cargo environments.

This course is delivered in collaboration with AITHEA GmbH.