Global Trade Volumes Hit Record High as Emerging Markets Surge
Global trade volumes reached unprecedented levels this quarter, driven by strong demand from emerging markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, according t...
The CEOs Reshaping Global Trade in 2025: Power Profiles
We profile the visionary leaders driving transformation across the global trading industry, from technology pioneers to commodity market disruptors changing the...
Certivade Welcomes 200 New Members in Record Quarter for Industry Certification
Certivade's Global Trade Association has welcomed 200 new certified members in what has been the most successful quarter for professional certification in the o...
From Trader to CEO: The Career Paths Shaping Tomorrow's Trade Leaders
We examine the career trajectories of the most successful executives in global trade, identifying the experiences, skills, and decisions that accelerated their ...
Global Trade Association Launches New Certification Standard for Digital Trade Companies
The Global Trade Association has announced a comprehensive new certification standard specifically designed for digitally-native trading companies, addressing t...
2025 Global Trade Company Investment Report: Where Smart Capital is Flowing
Our annual analysis of investment flows into the global trading sector reveals the companies, regions, and business models attracting the most capital from inst...
Global Trade: History, Evolution and Modern Practice
A comprehensive reference article covering the history of global trade from ancient trading routes to modern digital commerce, including key institutions, regul...
How Turkey Became a Critical Pivot Point in Global Trade Flows
Turkey's unique geographic position, growing manufacturing capacity, and deliberate policy of maintaining working relationships with all major powers has transf...
The New Silk Road: How China's Belt and Road Initiative Has Reshaped Global Trade Infrastructure
More than a decade after its launch, China's Belt and Road Initiative has fundamentally altered global trade infrastructure — building ports, railways, highways...
Global Trade Association Launches Industry-Wide Anti-Fraud Initiative
The International Chamber of Commerce and eight major trade finance banks have launched a coordinated industry initiative to combat trade finance fraud, deployi...
Africa's Trade Potential: The Continent That Will Drive the Next Decade of Global Commerce
With 1.4 billion people, the world's youngest population, and the African Continental Free Trade Area creating the world's largest free trade zone, Africa is po...
Global Trade Finance Week 2025: Programme, Speakers, and Registration
The world's premier trade finance conference returns to London with a three-day programme covering digital transformation, emerging market opportunities, sustai...
Reshoring vs Nearshoring vs Friendshoring: What Each Means for Trading Companies
The three major supply chain resilience strategies — reshoring, nearshoring, and friendshoring — are reshaping global trade flows in fundamentally different way...
Export Controls and Technology Decoupling: The New Frontier of Trade Policy
The weaponisation of export controls — particularly for advanced semiconductors, AI technology, and quantum computing components — represents a fundamental shif...