5 growing customs compliance jobs and the skills required to get hired
The history of customs compliance is fascinating. Much like the evolution of trade from a simple bartering system to the complex global process that it…
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International trade explained: definitions, roles, and real careers
What is international trade? The practice of trade, historically, was simple: Villagers exchanged food for pottery; fishermen swapped their catch for tools; goods moved across…
Where to find mentorships, internships, and projects in global trade—A practical guide for newcomers
Global trade is a field built on movement. As the world moves, so do its goods, services, finances, and, perhaps most importantly, people. The professionals in trade are always on…
How to start a career in international trade from scratch – tips, advice, and strategies from professionals
Trade is ancient. The practice began even before some languages and civilizations were born, with the earliest records and evidence dating back approximately 8,000 years ago,…
How to choose the right training to start your career in international trade
Decades ago, international trade careers grew out of business expansion needs, on-the-job learning, and a patchwork of logistics, commerce, or finance experience. But as global supply chains…
Growing global trade jobs: Top roles, skills, and trends to watch in 2026
It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when customers waited months to receive their international goods. In the late 1800s, for instance, Japanese satsuma oranges were so…
Celebrating the community of professionals driving global trade forward
The 2026 CITP Gala brought professionals together from across Canada and around the world to celebrate a shared commitment to excellence in international trade. The…
How can businesses, and the trade professionals who support them, move forward with confidence in a volatile world?
Global trade has rarely felt more uncertain, or more full of opportunity. That tension was at the heart of the panel discussion at the 2026…
6 Essential questions every international business professional should be asking before they go global
Expanding into international markets has always required ambition. Today, it requires something more: disciplined preparation. With geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains, unilateral tariffs disrupting established…
How to tap into the best resource for export success – experience
It’s a messy time for businesses wanting to grow internationally. The disruption of the 75-year old “international rules based order”, geopolitical situations, and the upending…