11/02/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ted Lomond — President & CEO, North Atlantic
For Ted Lomond, CITP, international trade isn’t an isolated field—it is the progression of a career devoted to business and economic development. His path through…
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09/02/2026
Why global trade is within reach for small and mid-sized businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving more of North America’s export activity than ever before. According to Global Affairs Canada, SME export participation rose…
04/02/2026
How to land a role in the international trade job market
A quick browse through most LinkedIn feeds these days, and you’ll see a common theme that everyone is talking about: today’s tough job market. HR managers are complaining that potential employees are ghosting interviews, job seekers are ranting…
03/02/2026
CITP Spotlight: Philippe Ferland, Market Advisor, Europe, Invest in Canada
For Philippe Ferland, CITP, the path into international trade was organic, unfolding naturally as his curiosity and analytical strengths aligned with a growing opportunity. After…
27/01/2026
How to handle (and avoid) 5 of the most common types of trade disputes
In business, foresight always outdoes hindsight – and so it is in international trade. But that’s easier said than done. Operating across borders routinely exposes…
20/01/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ana Rosetephane Quilas, Manager for Corporate and Executive Governance, Board Affairs, Soluis Group
Transitioning from healthcare to global commerce isn’t a typical career path, but for Ana Rosetephane Quilas, CITP, it was a leap that transformed her professional…
14/01/2026
Best of 2025: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
Every year, certain trade topics spark more curiosity, conversation, and debate than others and in 2025, TradeReady readers were clearly eager to dig into both…
13/01/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ramón Pinto, President & CEO, SOLUPAPER LLC
Ramon Pinto’s career began with an ambitious teenage venture importing clothing from the U.S. to sell at home and eventually led him across borders, industries, and continents in the field of international trade.
07/01/2026
CITP Spotlight: Katherine Bagang, Senior Business Development Manager at GVig Singapore Pte Ltd Group
From the outside, international trade can look like a series of transactions: products moving across borders, contracts signed, and markets entered. But for Katherine Bagang,…
05/01/2026
5 customs violations that lead to costly penalties – and how to avoid them
Customs violations are a major risk for businesses of all sizes. From multinational corporations to mid-sized manufacturers, errors in classification, valuation, and documentation can lead…