17/12/2013
What’s Canada’s game plan for CETA?
At the same time, my Canadian paranoia is making me wonder how Canada managed to convince the European Union to join us in a Canada Europe Trade Agreement.
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13/12/2013
The 3 kinds of risk in international trade finance
Trading internationally involves risks beyond the normal risks of doing business in domestic markets. Late or non-delivery of goods, foreign exchange and country risk offer…
10/12/2013
Line of credit improves cash flow and creates international business opportunities for automobile importer
Until recently, neither Ahmed Awnie Abdulateef nor anyone at his company had ever heard of a commercial line of credit. The concept simply doesn’t exist in their home country of Iraq.
03/12/2013
4 Awesome tips for transporting your goods to and from tradeshows without a hitch!
Paul Urben knows a thing or two about trade shows. In fact, he’s been helping companies across Canada and internationally to transport their products and displays to and from trade shows for over 40 years.
29/11/2013
Industry experienced professionals add value to international trade training at Seneca College
A few weeks ago, as I was going through my Twitter feed, I happened to stumble upon the CITP infographic. Being an ardent proponent of…
26/11/2013
Why ‘Going Dutch’ is the gateway To Europe (CETA)
The Netherlands Matters To Canada “Canada’s relationship with the Netherlands is much bigger than most people think. It is a big, mature, multi-faceted relationship with…
22/11/2013
Expanding the FITTskills international trade training program into Chile
Two weeks ago I made my first ever trip to Chile. The trip enabled me to meet and engage with a number of wonderful individuals who are working hard to help us expand our FITTskills international trade training program in Latin America.
19/11/2013
Making matches between exporters in emerging countries and Canadian importers
The Trade Facilitation Office of Canada (TFO) is well aware of the benefits export-growth can create. After all, its mandate is to help companies in developing countries access the Canadian marketplace as well as Canada’s global trade expertise.
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12/11/2013
What it means to be a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®) [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®) designation has been around for more than 15 years. It was the first professional designation in the world created…
08/11/2013
Canada-wide internship opportunities for international trade students
We’ve teamed up with ICECORP Logistics, a family-owned and operated international forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics firm, to help give our FITT students invaluable international trade internship opportunities!