Takayo Shinji, CITP|FIBP – Logistics and Customs Specialist

With a strong sense of purpose and direction for her career, and her experience and accomplishments in hand, Takayo Shinji, CITP|FIBP is poised to make waves in global trade in the years to come.

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.

Are you following the rules? 4 key aspects of any global trade compliance program

Playing by the rules of global trade compliance is an essential ingredient for success in any market. Here are 4 things you should consider when examining your company’s compliance program.

Kemal Sucu

A graduate of Ashton College International Business Management program, Kemal is a pragmatic, smart and strategic International business strategist and new market researcher. Kemal has good insights into international trade and is full of great marketing ideas. He possesses the real life experience, academic capability and the necessary personal skills to help SMEs build up import-export strategies, enter new markets and expand their business activities in more foreign markets.

Atsushi Nozaki, CITP|FIBP – Shipping Agent

Atsushi Nozaki works with shipping captains worldwide to ensure their requests are taken care of and their overall experience is as smooth as possible.

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.

We’ve reached peak global trade – unless we adapt with new trends

For those not affected by the moody ponderings of the press, Britain’s self-inflicted exit from the European Union does present an interesting case study; a window into the decline of global trade.

Adam Bajan

Adam Bajan writes for Ashton College, a post-secondary college in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1998, Ashton College is committed to providing innovative, real-world education with flexible attendance options for those wishing to enhance their skills or change careers

CETA met with strong opposition on both sides of the Atlantic ahead of ratification

CETA was designed from the ground up to streamline the trade process between signing members, but has also been met with immense criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Adam Bajan

Adam Bajan writes for Ashton College, a post-secondary college in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1998, Ashton College is committed to providing innovative, real-world education with flexible attendance options for those wishing to enhance their skills or change careers

Offshore tax havens account for 50% of all world trade – and other fun facts from the Panama Papers

On April 3rd, the so-called ‘Panama Papers’ were unveiled by news outlets around the world. Coverage of the story is likely to last for quite some time due to the size and substance of the leak, and the amount information that needs to be analyzed.

Adam Bajan

Adam Bajan writes for Ashton College, a post-secondary college in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1998, Ashton College is committed to providing innovative, real-world education with flexible attendance options for those wishing to enhance their skills or change careers

Vancouver is Canada’s gateway to the Pacific

The city of Vancouver is one of the most important trade areas in BC, and indeed across Canada, with Port Metro Vancouver standing as the largest and most diverse port in the country, and one of the busiest in North America. Find out more with this amazing Vancouver infographic!

Alex Nikotina

Alex Nikotina is an Online Marketing Assistant at Ashton College in Vancouver, BC. Originally from Russia, Alex loves to travel and experience new countries, having previously spent time in Japan before moving to Canada.

Do the rewards outweigh the risks when it comes to trade with China?

Facing a global economic slump and a sharply devaluating loonie, the government of Canada has strategically turned its attention on growing international markets with the goal of tapping into the economic benefits of global trade including seeking a free trade deal with China.

Alex Nikotina

Alex Nikotina is an Online Marketing Assistant at Ashton College in Vancouver, BC. Originally from Russia, Alex loves to travel and experience new countries, having previously spent time in Japan before moving to Canada.

The TPP: What does it mean for Canadian international trade professionals?

For Canada, the agreement will likely result in an increase in both imports and exports, including products such as machinery, canola, beef, pork, minerals and seafood. Canadian companies will gain a competitive advantage over exporters from non-TPP countries who must still face the existing tariffs, while the same will be true for organizations importing goods to Canada.

Janice Bandick

Janice Bandick is the Communications Assistant at Ashton College, a private college in Vancouver. Founded in 1998, Ashton College has since become a national and international force in the field of education. Ashton College's International Trade diploma and certificate programs endow students with the skills, knowledge and preparation necessary to succeed in this career.