Dictionary of International Trade: Handbook of the Global Trade Community; Includes 33 Key Appendices

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