Dictionary of International Trade

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Every business has its own language, lexicon and lingo, and international trade is no exception. Consider: ead valorem, C-TPAT,most favored nation, NAFTA, antidumping, 24-Hour Rule, countertrade, FOB, ocean bill of lading, letter of credit, FAST, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, IMF, hawala, 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. Table Of Contents : Dictionary of International Trade A-ZAppendicesAcronyms and AbbreviationsCountry Codes (ISO 3166)International Dialing GuideInternational Dialing CodesCurrencies of the WorldBusiness Entities WorldwideWeights and MeasuresGuide to INCOTERMS 2000Guide to Letters of CreditGuide to Cargo InsuranceComputer TermsResources for International TradeWeb ResourcesGuide to Trade DocumentsCargo VesselsCranesGuide to Ocean Freight ContainersSeaports of the WorldCargo Aircraft SpecificationsGuide to Air Freight Containers (Unit Load Devices-ULDs)World Airports by IATA CodeWorld Airports by AirportGuide to Truck TrailersGuide to RailcarsInternational Standards OrganizationsGuide to International Sourcing (Outsourcing)Global Supply Chain SecuritySecurity and the Supply ChainCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)Free and Secure Trade (FAST)C-TPAT Seal RequirementsContainer Security Initiative (CSI)U.S. FDA Food Facility RegistrationInternational Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) CodeData SecurityIndustrial EspionageGlossary of Security TermsACE (Automated Commercial Environment)Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS)Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS)Automated Manifest SystemAdvance Manifest Regulations (1/2-, 1-, 2-, 24-Hour Rules, etc.)Key Words in 8 LanguagesSelected QuotationsRegional Maps of the World About Author : Edward G. Hinkelman is an international economist with more than 25 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. He is also the editor of the World Trade Press Country Business Guide Series.