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Top 10 podcasts for global trade professionals to listen to in 2025

Podcasts are a great way to get info on the go and stay up to date in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world of global trade….

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

How to use trade finance tools to gain flexibility during trade policy upheaval

Now that new tariffs have taken effect, a big question being asked is – “Who’s paying them?” Small businesses in the U.S. have reportedly been…

Catherine Alvino

Catherine Alvino is a Marketing Manager at Tradewind Finance (https://www.tradewindfinance.com/), an international trade finance firm specializing in non-recourse export factoring and supply chain finance solutions. She received her Master’s in Business Administration from Iona University in New York state and has spent most of her career working in and around New York City.

10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2025

It’s a new year, and that means it’s time for our annual rundown of the top trends and issues we think will drive the ups…

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Why boutique international trade consulting firms are your best bet for navigating international business

All of us engaged in the complex world of international business know that there are numerous intermediaries throughout the supply chain. Success often hinges on…

Tammy Bombardier

Tammy Bombardier, CITP, is a trusted advisor in global risk management, supply chains, market entry, and business development. She guides business leaders and students through the complexities of international ventures offering strategic insights to overcome cross-border challenges.

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…

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

5 ways AI is transforming international trade

From supply chain management to intellectual properly protection and trade policy, AI is transforming international trade. Here’s a look at how AI and international trade are intersecting in today’s global environment.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

How much will your freight charge be? Here’s how rating shipments works

In order to be able to tell your customers how much they will pay for shipping, or when to expect delivery, you need a way to calculate the costs and know the options for all shipments sizes.
Here’s how you can calculate the freight charge by rating shipments.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Pros and cons of using subcontracting as a market entry strategy

Subcontracting is a transfer-related market entry strategy. Here are the pros and cons of adapting a subcontracting strategy.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

What should be on every bill of lading

When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.