23/02/2021
How an Indo-Pacific approach could support Canada’s economic recovery strategy
A challenging hill to climb The global pandemic has modified our planning and tested our resilience, determination and commitment to not only free and open…
global economy
06/10/2016
Hanjin the latest victim of turmoil in the ocean freight market
Shock rippled through the ocean freight community in late August as lenders refused additional financial assistance to the seventh largest container shipper, Hanjin Shipping Co.
01/02/2016
8 takeaways from Davos 2016 for import export professionals
Whether you’ve been following news on the conference closely or are just learning about it now, these 8 takeaways from Davos 2016 should help you get up to speed on all the relevant talk for international trade professionals, and give you something to think about.
18/12/2015
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.
21/10/2014
7 Ways to manage credit risk and safeguard your global trade growth
The single most serious hazard is not getting paid, for reasons that can range from a customer’s bankruptcy to a government’s imposition of currency controls. Your first line of defence against this danger is to effectively manage credit risk.