12/01/2022
CITP Spotlight: Jade Lee, Regional Sales Manager (S.E.A. and Pacific Islands) at BRF
Jade Lee began her career in international trade when she joined BRF, the largest poultry exporter in the world in 2015. “I first started with…
FITT Team
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.
28/12/2021
Best of 2021: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year
2021 is almost over so we’re taking the opportunity to look back at our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year….
10/11/2021
Necessary agreements and legal considerations for cargo insurance in international trade
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
20/10/2021
The 2020 FITT Educational Award Winners innovate and excel in every area of international business
As we near the end of October, there is much to celebrate, especially for some truly accomplished FITT students. Our 2020 FITT Educational Award winners…
22/09/2021
Resiliency is alive and well in international business: Celebrating over 500 2021 FITT credential holders from all around the world
*This data is accurate as of September 16th, 2021 International business is on the move despite challenging times, and for good reason. If there is…
01/09/2021
Lora Rigutto, Loyalty and Engagement Manager at FITT, reflects on the value of upskilling on her 10-year CITP anniversary
The CITP®|FIBP® (Certified International Trade Professional) designation is a source of immense pride for those who earn it, but many don’t know how impactful…
24/08/2021
How to weather-proof your business: CITPs weigh-in with Startup Canada
Warren Buffet famously said: “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” For businesses who have been operating over the tumultuous past year and a…
06/08/2021
10 Export costs you need to consider when projecting cash outflows
Businesses that operate internationally need to treat their cash flow planning differently than those that operate domestically. There are many additional details to consider for…
16/07/2021
Understanding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Event Recap
Officially enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has shown promising results, with ITA (International Trade Administration) noting, “Since its implementation, AGOA…
06/07/2021
Post-pandemic globalization: Practical strategies for managing a risky trade environment—event recap
The word ‘globalization’ evokes strong sentiments in our current times. For some, it represents a practice that has been occurring for centuries: trade between countries, while…