11/08/2026
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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15/06/2026
Scammed, swindled and shorted – how you can avoid losing money to bad supplier partnerships
Dealing with foreign suppliers is challenging – there’s simply less visibility, and less legal recourse when things do go wrong. And they do go wrong. Due diligence is the best approach. In this article, we outline…
25/10/2022
Build a resilient supply chain with these innovative approaches from the experts
By now, we are all probably well aware of the economic turmoil caused by the COVID 19 pandemic and the knock-on effects it has had,…
19/01/2022
CITP Spotlight: Warren Senkowski, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Warren Senkowski began his career in international trade back in 2016, when he became a Trade Commissioner in the Pacific Regional Office for Global Affairs Canada in Vancouver. Throughout…
08/12/2021
Global value chains: From fruitful discussions to meaningful actions
Global value chains (GVCs) have been at the center of attention in both business and policy spheres around the globe for the past two years….
10/11/2021
Necessary agreements and legal considerations for cargo insurance in international trade
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
12/02/2020
Choosing the wrong Incoterms® can mess up your contract – here’s how to get it right
Which Incoterms® rule an organization chooses for a trade transaction will depend on a number of factors. Here’s how to get it right.
09/04/2019
Karmesh Patel, CITP|FIBP – Cross Border Agent
After working in Tanzania and taking FITTskills online courses, Karmesh Patel, CITP now works for Livingston International as a Cross Border Agent.
03/11/2017
The 9 steps you need to solve your inventory problems
The following systematic process can help companies assess the size of their inventory problems and find ways to limit their impact.
06/10/2017
Take your supplier relationship management to the next level for better global performance
Supplier relationship management involves assessment, evaluation and subsequent action planning to optimize long-term strategic supplier relationships.