Global commerce has been impacted tremendously by numerous, rapid technological advances. Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming united in ways that had previously been inconceivable. Indeed, the irony is that past debates focused on how tech growth could lead to more isolation, but in practice here in the 21st Century, we are seeing…
Thousands of businesses use trade financing to minimize risk for their international transactions every day. The majority of importing and exporting relies on it: the World Trade Organization estimates that 80 to 90 percent of all commerce currently utilizes the process to secure payments, guard against fluctuating exchange rates and the possibility of shifting political…
Inspired by 21 years of investment experience, Konstantinos Kazinakis, Chief Operating Officer for Toronto-based United Bunkers Investors Corporation, predicts industry sectors engaged in transportation of global goods are due to deliver improved performance. Relying on his deep knowledge from overseeing investment management transactions valued at close to $1.5 billion USD, Konstantinos Kazinakis is intent on…