Van Andel Global Trade Center

Internet Resources

General Resources
   Organizations & Associations
   Trade News & Publications
   Research, Analysis & Business Tools
   World Container Ports

Country & Region Resources
   Africa
   Asia
   Canada
   China
   Europe

American Chambers of Commerce Global Directory - Connect to AmChams in 100 countries worldwide
CountryWatch - Provides up-to-date political and economic analysis, news, and forecasts on countries of the world
Export.gov - Assists American businesses to succeed in today’s global marketplace
FDI.net - Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Emerging Markets
The Federation of Internation Trade Associations
International Finance Corporation - investments and advisory services to build the private sector in developing countries
Small Business Exporters Association - dedicated exclusively to small- and mid-size business exporters in the United States.
U.S. Commercial Service - the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.
World Trade Organization - the only international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations
World Customs Organization - the only intergovernmental organisation exclusively focused on Customs matters

BNA Export Reference Library - the most comprehensive source of information on current laws, regulations, policies, and forms in overseas markets
Brint.com - Business, Information Technology, and Financial Risk Management Resource
Incoterms^® - standard terms that are used in contracts for the sale of goods internationally

East African Business Week - Latest business news from East Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Promoting regional economic integration through trade and investment

Asian Development Bank
Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Economic policy information about the Southeast Asia region
Trade Asia - B2B online trade portal and marketplace
Trade Gallery of Asia - B2B online trade portal and marketplace

China Business Information Center - US Government Resources for Exporting to China
Legal System of China - Large database of China's Laws & Regulations, Cases and Legal News & Information