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.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

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…

Emiliano Introcaso MBA CITP PLOG CCI

Emiliano has more than two decades of experience working with manufacturers and exporters looking to increase their global growth by providing them with support and guidance in all things export. His strategy not only focuses on navigating companies through the complexities of global supply chains, but also in the small details that can make or break an international trade transaction. Emiliano is a Sr. Product Operations Manager at Export Development Canada (EDC), a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) with the Forum For International Trade Training (FITT), holds the Professional Logistician (PLOG) designation from the Logistics Institute, is an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Registered Trainer on Incoterms® 2020 and a Certified Instructor (CCI) with the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA). Emiliano completed a Master of Business Administration (Global Leadership stream) at the University of Fredericton. More blogs by Emiliano at EDC: https://www.edc.ca/en/bio/emiliano-introcaso.html For social links visit: https://linktr.ee/introcaso

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…

Vincent Chetcuti

EDEN COMMUNICATIONS is an Ottawa-based research, writing and editing company, which has been in business since 1979. Mr. Vincent Chetcuti (eden.com@sympatico.ca), a former entertainment journalist, is the sole proprietor of Eden Communications. He has considerable expertise and experience in the international trade field having completed hundreds of projects for such organizations as the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Forum for International Trade Training, and Team Canada Inc.

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.

Caroline Tompkins, CITP|FIBP

Caroline has served as President & CEO of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for over 21 years. She is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal holder for her outstanding contribution to Canada's trade community.

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.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

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…

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

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!

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Assistant Professor, International Business—Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University is looking for someone to join its International Business and Supply Chain Management team with a strong work ethic and who will represent the Bissett School of Business. Candidates should be prepared to maintain active liaison with industry partners or professional associations and be involved with course and program development.

Shaking Canada’s Trade Complacency

“It’s time for Canada to unload itself from the traditional relationship it’s had with the United States,” says Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP, Ontario’s former trade commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the U.S., and past-president of the Canadian Council for the Americas. “The U.S. will always be an important market for us because of our geographic proximity, but we should be looking at other markets as well.”

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.