House Bill of Lading vs. Master Bill of Lading

If you are involved in shipping or logistics, you've probably heard of a master bill of…

Participants in IFD Agreement agree on objectives for MC13

The over 120 WTO members participating in the successful negotiations on the new Investment Facilitation for…

Indonesia initiates WTO dispute complaint against EU duties on imports of fatty acids

Indonesia has requested WTO dispute consultations with the European Union regarding the EU’s imposition of definitive…

Finland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies’ participation in world trade

Finland is contributing EUR 1.2 million (CHF 1.14 million) to four WTO trust funds aimed at…

International Trade Briefing: February 2024 [Video]

Standard vs. Routed Export Shipment: What’s the Difference?

I recently got a call from someone trying to gain a better understanding of the differences…

E-commerce negotiators engage in first review of Chair’s text

At the first round of e-commerce negotiations in 2024, held from 29 January to 2 February,…

Aid-for-Trade Global Review 2024 to look at mainstreaming trade into development strategies

The next Global Review of Aid for Trade will take place from 26 to 28 June…

How to Determine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Tariff Rates

If your business is involved in international trade and looking for a competitive edge, you cannot…

Chair introduces draft text for agriculture negotiations in run-up to MC13

At a meeting of the agriculture negotiating body on 30 January open to all delegations, the…