20/02/2024
3 common mistakes that cause international businesses to fail – and how to avoid them
This article looks at common international business mistakes that cause SMEs to fail, and how trade finance can help.
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01/02/2024
New UK legislation on electronic trade documents ushers in a world of possibilities for global businesses
The watershed moment for digital trade has arrived in the form of a new piece of legislation. Businesses can leverage the plentiful opportunities – including all-important bottom-line benefits – that await.
24/01/2024
AI in Hiring: Trend Analysis and Essential Skills for Today’s Labour Environment
AI and hiring go hand in hand. Artificial intelligence technology has penetrated countless industries, changing the working landscape as we know it. But few industries…
17/01/2024
How international trade will be impacted by Suez and Panama Canal disruptions in 2024
Drought in the Panama Canal, and recent geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea affecting the Suez Canal are causing disruptions to trade routes. How big of an impact will that have on trade in 2024?
21/12/2023
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2024
Here we are again, back for the 2024 installment in our series looking at the current and future trends we think will be the most…
13/12/2023
Best of 2023: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
Tis the season for looking back on the past year and preparing for the year ahead. Every year at this time, we like to look…
29/11/2023
Unpacking the Digital Transformation of Trade
Digital trade expert Craig Atkinson, CITP explores key considerations related to the digital transformation of trade among buyers, sellers, intermediaries, and governments.
22/11/2023
Forecasting, inflation and near-shoring – what exporters need to know heading into 2024
What do should exporters know about the economy heading into 2024? In this recap of the first three installments of FITT’s Economic Briefing series, Economist Peter Hall breaks down key aspects of forecasting, inflation and near-shoring.
27/10/2023
FITT’s 2022 Educational Award Winners conquer market entry challenges around the world
Every year, the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) celebrates exceptional dedication, drive, and academic excellence in the field of international trade by honouring outstanding…
25/10/2023
Digital freight startups take a bite out of legacy brokers
Transportation companies are the backbone of industry; they are the key connecting pieces striking a balance between supply and demand. Ground freight companies play a…