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
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 ThompsonIncoterms® 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 ThompsonIf 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 ThompsonIn 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020.
SOLAS Verified Gross Mass Regulations | Podcast
Last updated on March 19, 2019 by Ben ThompsonIn 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) enforced strict new SOLAS regulations. Greg from BISON Jacks discusses the options that shippers have to comply with Verified Gross Mass regulations when weighing loaded shipping containers for export.
Collapsible Shipping Containers | Podcast
Last updated on February 14, 2019 by Ben ThompsonThe Import Export Podcast Nicholas from CEC Systems discusses how collapsible shipping containers can be used throughout the supply chain. We discuss the logistics issues throughout the supply chain that will be solved through reliable collapsible containers. Imbalanced supply supply chains results in re-positioning empty shipping containers around the world. This lead to Nicholas and…
The complete guide to choosing the right freight forwarder
Last updated on January 23, 2019 by Ben ThompsonFreight Forwarders are companies that specialize in all arranging the shipping and logistics of goods from the start to finish of the supply chain. Because the International supply chain involves so many different processes and parties in different countries, freight forwarders specialize in connecting services to streamline freight movements around the world.
Podcast – The Future of Global Supply Chains
Last updated on January 17, 2019 by Ben ThompsonGlobal supply chains are at the start of a digital revolution. Brian from the Worldwide Supply Chain Network discusses how Global Supply Chains are being affected by Brexit, Tariff updates, trade wars and digital innovations. We discuss how businesses involved in the import export process can minimize the impact these changes will have to their…
The difference between accounting invoices and export invoices.
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonCompanies shipping goods Internationally need to provide export invoices to meet trade compliance What is the difference between an accounting invoice and an export invoice? Standard 'accounting invoices' contain enough information to cover the requirements for domestic sales and transactions. The fields included on an accounting invoice is quite simple compared to an 'export invoice'.…
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 ThompsonIncoterms® 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 ThompsonIf 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 ThompsonIn 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020. Read More »
Unit Load Device ULD Air Container Specifications
Last updated on April 8, 2019 by Ben ThompsonSOLAS Verified Gross Mass Regulations | Podcast
Last updated on March 19, 2019 by Ben ThompsonIn 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) enforced strict new SOLAS regulations. Greg from BISON Jacks discusses the options that shippers have to comply with Verified Gross Mass regulations when weighing loaded shipping containers for export. Read More »
Collapsible Shipping Containers | Podcast
Last updated on February 14, 2019 by Ben ThompsonThe Import Export Podcast Nicholas from CEC Systems discusses how collapsible shipping containers can be used throughout the supply chain. We discuss the logistics issues throughout the supply chain that will be solved through reliable collapsible containers. Imbalanced supply supply chains results in re-positioning empty shipping containers around the world. This lead to Nicholas and […] Read More »
The complete guide to choosing the right freight forwarder
Last updated on January 23, 2019 by Ben ThompsonFreight Forwarders are companies that specialize in all arranging the shipping and logistics of goods from the start to finish of the supply chain. Because the International supply chain involves so many different processes and parties in different countries, freight forwarders specialize in connecting services to streamline freight movements around the world. Read More »
Podcast – The Future of Global Supply Chains
Last updated on January 17, 2019 by Ben ThompsonGlobal supply chains are at the start of a digital revolution. Brian from the Worldwide Supply Chain Network discusses how Global Supply Chains are being affected by Brexit, Tariff updates, trade wars and digital innovations. We discuss how businesses involved in the import export process can minimize the impact these changes will have to their business. Read More »
The difference between accounting invoices and export invoices.
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonCompanies shipping goods Internationally need to provide export invoices to meet trade compliance What is the difference between an accounting invoice and an export invoice? Standard ‘accounting invoices’ contain enough information to cover the requirements for domestic sales and transactions. The fields included on an accounting invoice is quite simple compared to an ‘export invoice’. […] Read More »
