How relocating 3,500 km across the country became the personal challenge of my logistics career

Since October 2015, I have been working on one of the biggest projects of my logistics career – to relocate my career, home and life from Ottawa, ON to beautiful Victoria, BC.

Suzanne Cascanette, CITP|FIBP

Suzanne has over 20 years experience managing global supply chain requirements for a diverse industry sector base and extensive portfolio of commodities. She is a CITP|FIBP, and enjoys connecting with her fellow global trade professionals all over world.

Trade Advisor, Inside Sales (12 months) – Export Development Canada

With support from senior colleagues, the primary objective of the Trade Advisor is to generate basic qualified leads with small and medium-sized prospective customers at the early-to-middle stages of the buying cycle in order to increase the quality, size and velocity of the sales pipeline for the Commercial Markets & Small Business segment.

Logistics Specialist – Edward Marc

The Logistics Specialist will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and tracking all logistics-related activities of the company.

9 more incredible statistics that show the staggering scale of global trade

The import export industry keeps the world humming along and helps billions of people meet their daily needs. Here are some more incredible global trade statistics to help you understand this important field.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

8 takeaways from Davos 2016 for import export professionals

Whether you’ve been following news on the conference closely or are just learning about it now, these 8 takeaways from Davos 2016 should help you get up to speed on all the relevant talk for international trade professionals, and give you something to think about.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Why “We have to start exporting like crazy”

Export development and investment in trade enabling infrastructure are the two key elements that should keep the Canadian economy steady in 2016.

Alex Barankevych

As Digital Marketing Specialist, Alex is the leader of FITT's digital strategy. With a background in international journalism and a passion for all things technology, Alex strives to bring top notch content to the FITT community.

Do the rewards outweigh the risks when it comes to trade with China?

Facing a global economic slump and a sharply devaluating loonie, the government of Canada has strategically turned its attention on growing international markets with the goal of tapping into the economic benefits of global trade including seeking a free trade deal with China.

Alex Nikotina

Alex Nikotina is an Online Marketing Assistant at Ashton College in Vancouver, BC. Originally from Russia, Alex loves to travel and experience new countries, having previously spent time in Japan before moving to Canada.

Is it – finally – the right time to export to Argentina?

So what has happened so far to encourage you to think about starting to export to Argentina again? Just three examples will provide a more positive outlook.

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura is Director at Sunny Sky Solutions (www.sunnyskysolutions.com), supporting overseas companies across Latin America. Gabriela specialises in market research, distributor recruitment, soft-landing and trade missions across the region, from her base in Montevideo, Uruguay.

International Trade Instructors – Ashton College

Ashton College is looking for experienced industry professionals to teach all or various modules of the International Trade Certificate and Diploma programs. Our International Trade programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to succeed in the global market.