Dictionary of International Trade: Handbook of the Global Trade Community Includes 19 Key Appendices

The Industry standard! Every business has its own language, lexicon and lingo, and international trade is no exception. Consider: ad valorem, C-TPAT, most favored nation, FAST, antidumping, NAFTA, countertrade, FOB, ocean bill of lading, letter of credit, FTZ, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, IMF and chaebol. International trade is a business where “I think I know” isn’t good enough. What you don’t know can really hurt you. The World Trade Press Dictionary of International Trade is the most respected and largest selling dictionary of trade in the world. Its is used by importers, exporters, bankers, shippers, logistics professionals, attorneys, economists and government officials in more than 100 countries world wide. The 6th edition of the Dictionary of International Trade has undergone a major update and expansion. With many pages of additional content, the book is now one-third dictionary and two-thirds encyclopedia. In addition to the revised A- Z section, there are 21 important appendices. New features include: - Illustrated Guide to Ocean Freight Containers
- Illustrated Guide to Air Freight Containers
- Illustrated Guide to Incoterms 2000
- Illustrated Guide to Letters of Credit
- IATA Codes Worldwide by Code and by Location
- Security Section Covering C-TPAT, FAST, PAPS, PARS, 24-Hour Rule and more.