03/03/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ismail Benmezdad — Director of Operations, Kerry Logistics Inc.
Some professionals find their way into international trade by chance. For Ismail Benmezdad, CITP, it was a deliberate choice. From early in his career, he…
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.
24/02/2026
CITP Spotlight: Joshua Egba — Senior West Africa Representative, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
For Joshua Egba, CITP, international trade represents meaningful opportunities to develop business, shape growing nations, and foster inclusivity through partnerships. From the earliest days of…
11/02/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ted Lomond — President & CEO, North Atlantic
For Ted Lomond, CITP, international trade isn’t an isolated field—it is the progression of a career devoted to business and economic development. His path through…
09/02/2026
Why global trade is within reach for small and mid-sized businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving more of North America’s export activity than ever before. According to Global Affairs Canada, SME export participation rose…
04/02/2026
How to land a role in the international trade job market
A quick browse through most LinkedIn feeds these days, and you’ll see a common theme that everyone is talking about: today’s tough job market. HR managers are complaining that potential employees are ghosting interviews, job seekers are ranting…
03/02/2026
CITP Spotlight: Philippe Ferland, Market Advisor, Europe, Invest in Canada
For Philippe Ferland, CITP, the path into international trade was organic, unfolding naturally as his curiosity and analytical strengths aligned with a growing opportunity. After…
27/01/2026
How to handle (and avoid) 5 of the most common types of trade disputes
In business, foresight always outdoes hindsight – and so it is in international trade. But that’s easier said than done. Operating across borders routinely exposes…
20/01/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ana Rosetephane Quilas, Manager for Corporate and Executive Governance, Board Affairs, Soluis Group
Transitioning from healthcare to global commerce isn’t a typical career path, but for Ana Rosetephane Quilas, CITP, it was a leap that transformed her professional…
14/01/2026
Best of 2025: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
Every year, certain trade topics spark more curiosity, conversation, and debate than others and in 2025, TradeReady readers were clearly eager to dig into both…
13/01/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ramón Pinto, President & CEO, SOLUPAPER LLC
Ramon Pinto’s career began with an ambitious teenage venture importing clothing from the U.S. to sell at home and eventually led him across borders, industries, and continents in the field of international trade.