11/08/2026
5 growing customs compliance jobs and the skills required to get hired
The history of customs compliance is fascinating. Much like the evolution of trade from a simple bartering system to the complex global process that it…
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05/08/2026
What every exporter can learn from the global minerals trade: 7 key takeaways
International mineral trade is complex by nature. Moving a product from mine to market requires close coordination across production, quality control, logistics, documentation, payment and…
22/07/2026
Sourcing from China vs. representing a Chinese brand: a market-entry playbook for distributors and agents
For most of the last two decades, “doing business with China” meant one thing for an overseas importer: find a factory, negotiate a price, and…
13/07/2026
CITP Spotlight: Patrizia Giuliotti – Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Italy
When Patrizia Giuliotti graduated in international relations from Rome’s La Sapienza University, she could not have predicted that her career would eventually span trade policy,…
07/07/2026
Is Indonesia the right market for your business? Lessons on smarter market entry from Sean Emmond, CITP
For businesses looking beyond familiar markets, Indonesia presents a compelling case. It is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, home to roughly 280 million people,…
22/06/2026
CITP Spotlight: Banksharon Nwaneri – Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce
As an international trade professional, Banksharon Nwaneri, CITP, has built his career around one guiding principle: creating meaningful connections that unlock opportunity.
16/06/2026
CITP Spotlight: Joshua Boileau – E-Commerce Management, White Cross Online
The seeds for a career in international trade were planted at a young age for Joshua Boileau. Watching his family’s steadfast work ethic as a young boy made international trade a natural extension…
15/06/2026
Scammed, swindled and shorted – how you can avoid losing money to bad supplier partnerships
Dealing with foreign suppliers is challenging – there’s simply less visibility, and less legal recourse when things do go wrong. And they do go wrong. Due diligence is the best approach. In this article, we outline…
10/06/2026
CITP Spotlight: Emmanuel Ediale — Accounting Manager at Amsterdam Brewery – a Royal Unibrew Company
Emmanuel Ediale’s path into international trade was built on early exposure to global operations and a growing desire to understand the mechanics that power cross-border business. From the get-go, he knew…
13/05/2026
Top export markets to strengthen your diversification strategy in 2026
Market diversification has shifted in recent years. It’s moved from simply being a nice idea to being a practical necessity. Supply chains continue to evolve, geopolitical risks…