01/09/2020

CITP Spotlight: Graham Lowe – Senior Economic Development Officer

After having worked with several hundred businesses over the past five years, Graham has accumulated many interesting stories to tell. The most rewarding of those is hearing back from clients who have either successfully made their first shipment to an overseas customer, or who have successfully received and sold imported goods. 

11/08/2020

CITP Spotlight: Hadi AlShawaf, Logistics & Supply Chain Professional

After being totally immersed in building his professional skills and working hard at acquiring valuable experience, Hadi took the next step to boost his credentials by earning the professional stamp of expertise as an international trade practitioner.  

28/07/2020

How to properly vet international business partners – a cautionary tale

You wouldn’t order a product from overseas without doing a little due diligence. So why would you enter into a deal with a foreign partner without conducting a background check?The good news is, that with a few basic steps, you can determine whether business with a prospective foreign partner is even worth pursuing. Here’s How.