03/11/2021
How Ground Traffic Management Innovations Could Improve Global Trade
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
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27/10/2021
10 effective techniques for managing requests for discounts in international trade
All exporters, international trade professionals, international sales experts, and business development professionals receive requests from new and current customers for discounts on a daily basis….
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…
20/10/2021
CITP Spotlight: Subha Sundarajan, Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs Canada
It was a short-term summer job way back in 1993 that introduced Subha Sundarajan to the fascinating world of international trade. To gain some work…
13/10/2021
Why government funding is critical for Canadian businesses and how to plan for funding success
You may be aware that Canadian government grant and loan programs are common for strategic projects in Canada, helping businesses support project costs and meet their project…
06/10/2021
Bidding farewell to LIBOR: The impact on trade finance
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)—the deep-rooted benchmark interest rate first established in the 1980s—is being phased out. Amid this change, BNY Mellon’s Joon Kim,…
22/09/2021
CITP Spotlight: Sergii Malynovskyi, Independent Consultant
A keen interest in the many aspects of international trade kept Sergii Malynovskyi on a never-ending learning curve of exploration and discovery. It, therefore, seemed…
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…
08/09/2021
CITP Spotlight: Colleen Sutton, Program Manager at Core training for Trade Commissioners Workshop
Colleen’s Spanish language skills are what spurred her into an international trade career. She had just returned from working in Uruguay on a Master’s curriculum program…
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…