Dictionary of International Trade, 9th Edition - Softcover

Edward G. Hinkelman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607800497 ISBN 13: 9781607800491

Publisher: World Trade Press, 2010

Synopsis

Dictionary of International Trade, 9th Edition Handbook of the Global Trade Community 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. It is in use in more than 100 countries by importers, exporters, bankers, shippers, logistics professionals, attorneys, economists, and government officials. More than 290,000 copies in print! New features 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 to Z section, there are 26 important appendices. Important features include: * Security Section covering C-TPAT, FAST, PAPS, PARS, 24-Hour Rule and more. * Guide to Outsourcing * Illustrated Guide to Ocean Freight Containers * Illustrated Guide to Air Freight Containers * Illustrated Guide to Truck Trailers * Illustrated Guide to Railcars * NEW in 9th Edition: WTP Illustrated Guide to Incoterms® 2010 * NEW in 8th Edition: 24 page Guide to Cargo Insurance * NEW in 8th Edition: International Standards Organizations listing

About this title

About the Author:

Edward G. Hinkelman is an international economist with more than 32 years experience as an importer and exporter. He is the author of four books on international trade, including Importers Manual USA, International Payments, and International Trade Documentation. Mr. Hinkelman is the founder of World Trade Press and currently serves as its CEO. Over the course of his long involvement in international trade he has been a guest lecturer at Tufts University, the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco.

About this edition

• Publisher: World Trade Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1607800497
• ISBN 13: 9781607800491
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 768