This excellent reference defines the idiosyncratic terms commonly used in the international trade industry. The second half of the book lists country codes, currencies, the specifications of ocean and air freight containers, the letter of credit process, example trade documents, key words in eight languages, and airport codes. Recommended for anyone working in the import/export business. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Edward G. Hinkelman is an international economist with more than 25 years' experience as an importer and exporter Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Dictionary of International Trade	7
Appendices
Acronyms and Abbreviations	189
Country Codes (ISO 3166)	205
International Dialing Guide	211
International Dialing Codes	214
Currencies of the World	228
Business Entities Worldwide	236
Weights and Measures	245
Guide to Incoterms 2000	253
Guide to Letters of Credit	282
Computer Terms	299
Resources for International Trade	311
Web Resources	330
Guide to Trade Documents	345
Ship Illustrations	369
Guide to Ocean Freight Containers	377
Seaports of the World	405
Airplane Illustrations	444
Guide to ULDs (Unit Load Devices/Air Freight Containers)	452
World Airports by IATA Code	461
World Airports by Airport	502
Security	543
Security and the Supply Chain	544
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)	546
Free and Secure Trade (FAST)	566
Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS)	581
Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS)	581
C-TPAT Seal Requirements	582
Automated Manifest System	583
Container Security Initiative (CSI)	584
Advance Manifest Regulations (1/2-, 1-, 2-, 24-Hour Rules, etc.)	587
U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration	598
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code	600
Data Security	602
Industrial Espionage	604
Glossary of Security Terms	607
Key Words in 8 Languages	622
Maps of the World	673

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