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
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 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 ThompsonInvoices are needed in every trade transaction. In global trade, they help clear customs and avoid payment problems. Domestic accounting invoices are simpler and used to record local sales. Export invoices contain extra details that customs and banks need to see. What Is an Accounting Invoice? An accounting invoice is a document that shows the…
Phytosanitary Certificate used in Global Trade
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonA Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document required when shipping regulated articles such as plants, plant products or other regulated articles. A phyto certificate is an official document that is generated from the exporting country’s Department of horticulture, agriculture, food or water resources.
The difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonProforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process.
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 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 ThompsonInvoices are needed in every trade transaction. In global trade, they help clear customs and avoid payment problems. Domestic accounting invoices are simpler and used to record local sales. Export invoices contain extra details that customs and banks need to see. What Is an Accounting Invoice? An accounting invoice is a document that shows the […] Read More »
Phytosanitary Certificate used in Global Trade
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonA Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document required when shipping regulated articles such as plants, plant products or other regulated articles. A phyto certificate is an official document that is generated from the exporting country’s Department of horticulture, agriculture, food or water resources. Read More »
The difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonProforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process. Read More »
