Unless Canada quickly signs a free trade deal with South Korea, industry officials fear that Canada could risk losing all of its $300 million in annual pork exports to the country.
The U.S. Congress approved free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, bringing an end to years of stalemate and offering what supporters said was the biggest opportunity for exporters in decades.
There is help available for companies to navigate the paperwork and bureaucracy. Exporting product is an intriguing thought: entering an all-new, potentially lucrative market and selling your product at a
The import and export industry had a tough 2009 with total shipments being down more than 12 percent from 2008 and far below that when compared to 2007. The carrier industry struggled mightily as the economic downturn was compounded by a slew of new vessels coming on line as shipping volumes tanked around the world.