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Logistics Coordinator – Clyde Union Canada Limited

The primary responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator is to process and coordinate pump spare parts shipments for export (non-USA) and to safeguard the company with regards to import/export compliance regulations

How to befriend the Zorkians and other lessons in navigating cultural complexities in global business

Culture is complicated. Developing relationships and business across borders may be challenging, but developing relationships and business across cultures is where the real art lies.

Alexander R. Malaket, CITP|FIBP

Alexander is a globally recognized specialist in international business, trade and trade finance. He is President and Founder of OPUS Advisory Services International Inc. (Canada)

The U.S. Export-Import Bank could be facing its final days

The U.S. Export-Import Bank, which helps finance foreign trade deals, had its authorization from the U.S. Congress lapse as of June 30, 2015.

Jacqueline Côté

I am a working journalist, with experience as SNL Financial’s Canadian correspondent for its Mining and Metals vertical. I also served as the Managing Editor for Central Asia Newswire – covering daily economic and investment news in the region – as well as Features Editor for the Washington-based Magharebia.com, which covers developments in the North Africa region. I have been published in The Montreal Gazette, The Guardian (UK), The New Statesman (UK), Red Pepper (UK), Geopolitical Monitor and CNN.com.

Expand into new global markets with these 5 lessons from marathon running

As an avid runner, I see a lot of opportunities to equate efforts to expand into new global markets to running a marathon. Here are five lessons I’ve learned from my experiences in marathon running and managing the global business expansion of various entities.

Lora Rigutto, CITP

Lora Rigutto, CITP, is the Partnerships and Community Lead at FITT with over 25 years of experience in international trade. Formerly a Trade Advisor with ProChile – Trade Commission of Chile in Toronto, she has helped businesses navigate global markets and export challenges. As a CITP and ICC-certified Incoterms® 2020 Trainer for Canada, Lora brings deep expertise in trade practices and is passionate about sharing FITT’s renowned training programs with students and businesses.

Bill Macheras, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner

Even after working in international trade for almost fifteen years, Bill’s enthusiasm for his work as a Trade Commissioner is equaled only by his networking skills with others in the industry, and his knowledge of the everyday problems that SME’s face when exporting their goods.

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.

Following the Yellow Brick Road to a successful international career

Even though the majority of the yellow brick road is polished and smooth, the road has areas where many bricks are broken or have been uprooted from their foundation. When I look back on my own journey to a successful international career, the road that I followed looped by steep cliff edges, and was riddled with its share of missing bricks and potholes.

Stephanie Kam, CITP

Stephanie W. Kam, CITP is Senior Consultant and Legal Counsel at CPCS Transcom Limited, a Canadian consulting firm in the infrastructure sector that provides advisory services in developing economies around the world. Stephanie is a specialist in legal and regulatory reform for public-private partnerships and advises both public and private sector clients on public-private partnership projects.

Import Specialist – Danfoss

The Import Specialist will assist the Import/Export Compliance Manager to manage all of the aspects of import transactions for both raw materials and finished product.