A trade dictionary with a difference

A to Z of International Trade - a dictionary with a difference

Paris, 2 June 2003 - The ICC recommended book of the month for June offers traders a good grasp of the technical language of international trade, an asset more vital than ever as more business goes global.

The ICC business tool is A to Z of International Trade. The book can be ordered online from the Business Bookstore or from national committees around the world.

Says ICC Publishing Director Pascale Reins: "We wanted the book to put clear definitions and key background information at readers' fingertips.

"There's no need any more for traders to puzzle over terms like dry charter, grey market goods, notifiy party and York-Antwerp rules. And all those bewildering acronyms are spelt out too," Ms Reins added.

This is a dictionary with a difference. Besides providing definitions of over 2,000 common business terms, the book selects those the user may need to clarify and provides cross-references to more detailed information.

Nine in-depth sections cover the major areas of trade: air transport, bank collections, e-commerce, Incoterms, insurance, letters of credit, sales contracts, liner vessel shipping and vessel chartering.

Plus 160 business terms in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and a detailed bibliography.

Respected US journalist and consultant Frank Reynolds edited the book. He brought to the task 35 years of hands-on experience in international trade.

To benefit from our June promotionfor A to Z of International Trade, go to theICC Business Bookstore to order.