Dictionary of international trade : handbook of the global trade community, includes 21 key appendices

Every business has its own language, lexicon and lingo, and internationial trade is no exception. Consider: ad valorem, GATT, most favored nation, NAFTA, antidumping, GSP, counter-trade, FOB, ocean bill of lading, letter of credit, FTZ, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, IMF, havala, 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. Dictionary of international trade Appendices : Acronyms and abbreviations Country codes (ISO 3166) International dialing guide International dialing codes Currencies of the world Business entities worldwide Weights and measures Maps of the world Guide to ocean freight containers Guide to air freight containers Guide to incoterms 2000 Guide to letters of credit Computer terms Resources for international trade Web resources Guide to trade documents Key words in 8 languages World airports by IATA code World airports by airport.