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Emiliano Introcaso, CITP Advisor & senior product operations manager Export Development Canada Emiliano Introcaso, CITP

Emiliano has almost two decades of experience working with manufacturers and exporters looking to increase their global growth by providing them with support and guidance in all things export. His strategy not only focuses on navigating companies through the complexities of global supply chains, but also the small details that can make or break an international trade transaction. Emiliano is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) with the Forum For International Trade Training (FITT) and an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Registered Trainer on Incoterms® 2020. Emiliano completed a Master of Business Administration (Global Leadership stream) at the University of Fredericton.

Posts by Emiliano

  • Blog
    April 29, 2025
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    Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know

    Ensure your products meet CUSMA standards to avoid penalties and reduce trade risks.

  • Blog
    April 03, 2025
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    Doing business in Italy: What Canadian exporters need to know

    Explore Italy’s market for Canadian exporters with CETA benefits and insights.

  • Article
    March 13, 2025
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    How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business in 2025

    Learn the potential impacts of Canadian tariffs on U.S goods, as well as mitigation strategies.

  • Blog
    February 28, 2025
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    Understanding the Canadian Export Reporting System

    No more filling out paper forms. Exporters can now electronically declare their shipments leaving Canada.

  • Article
    February 26, 2025
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    NAFTA to CUSMA: What you need to know about Canada-U.S. free trade agreements

    Understanding CUSMA and export changes is key for businesses navigating trade with the U.S.

  • Article
    February 19, 2025
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    Why price localization matters

    Price localization prices goods and services in the local currency, providing purchasing power.

  • Article
    February 14, 2025
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    Understanding international sales tax

    Exporters must understand sales tax, a government-imposed consumption tax, for global success.

  • Article
    January 31, 2025
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    Gen AI risk management for export businesses: Your path to success

    Gen AI is a powerful tool for reshaping export businesses.

  • Article
    December 13, 2024
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    Measuring export performance with the right KPIs

    Discover how choosing the right metrics to track can help you understand your business abroad.

  • Article
    April 23, 2024
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    Rewards & risks of export payment terms

    EDC’s Emiliano Introcaso and Ryan Oxley outline the rewards and risks of export payment terms.

  • Article
    March 15, 2024
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    Incoterms 2020: Understanding the FCA rule

    The key for FCA is to specify the delivery point in the contract of sale.

  • Article
    March 14, 2024
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    Incoterms 2020: Understanding the Ex Works rule

    An EDC Export Help advisor takes a closer look at the first incoterm – EXW.

  • Article
    October 24, 2023
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    Why diversity in your supply chain will pay dividends

    Discover how to add resilience to your business operations

  • Article
    September 22, 2023
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    Compliance & logistics: What you don’t know could cost you

    Learn trade compliance best practices, and how to connect with vetted supply chain partners

  • Article
    June 08, 2023
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    Incoterms 2020: Understanding the Group C rules

    EDC trade advisor, Emiliano Introcaso, highlights the exporter’s responsibilities with Incoterms 2020’s Group C rules.

  • Article
    June 06, 2023
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    Edging out the competition in global markets

    International markets can be fiercely competitive. Find out how to edge out the competition.

  • Blog
    April 18, 2023
    Building an export plan

    How to build an export plan: Taking your business to the next level

    You’ve spoken to your banker, perhaps taken a course on export basics and ticked off all the boxes highlighting that you’re ready to take your business to the next level. It’s time to build an export plan.

  • Blog
    April 13, 2023
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    Five signs you’re ready to start exporting

    Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2023
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    Made in Canada: Understanding certificates of origin

    Certificates of origin (COs) are legal documents that declare the origin of a product. When you export goods to an overseas customer, you must include a CO with your shipment.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2023
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    Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.

    If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2023
    Two workers move large pallet of boxes through a warehouse.

    Incoterms 2020: Understanding the FCA rule

    The key for FCA is to specify the delivery point in the contract of sale.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2023
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    How customs brokers can help Canadian exporters

    Learn how customs brokers can help facilitate trade for Canadian exporters.

  • Blog
    February 06, 2023
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    Eco-labelling: why going green is good for business in the EU

    How the EU Ecolabel can educate and guide consumers to choose environmentally conscious products.

  • Blog
    January 16, 2023
    Warehouse workers double-check paperwork as forklift loads shipment into a truck.

    Incoterms 2020: Understanding the Ex Works rule

    An EDC Export Help advisor takes a closer look at the first incoterm – EXW.

  • Blog
    June 22, 2022
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    Global leader in international business training turns 30

    The Forum for International Trade Training celebrates 30 years as a global leader in trade education.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2022
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    Exporting made safer: Managing risk with Incoterms 2020

    Because Incoterms® provide a common logistics vocabulary, using them significantly reduces the potential for disputes over logistics.

  • Blog
    February 14, 2022
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    Benefits of supply chain sustainability

    By reducing energy costs and generating less waste, you can make your supply chain more sustainable.

  • Blog
    January 21, 2022
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    HS codes 2022: What you need to know to avoid supply chain delays

    The Harmonized System (HS) uses six-digit codes to identify globally traded products.

  • Blog
    April 16, 2021
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    Understanding your intellectual property

    Five things Canadian companies need to know about their creative assets

  • Blog
    October 22, 2020
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    To market, to market: Find new customers with Market Finder by Google

    Finding markets just got easier for your company, with EDC resources and Market Finder by Google.

  • Blog
    May 01, 2020
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    COVID-19: Planning for today’s survival and tomorrow’s growth

    Resources of support for Canadian companies impacted by the pandemic

  • Blog
    December 11, 2019
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    11 tips take your startup to new markets

    Q&A with an Export Help Advisor.

  • Blog
    September 20, 2019
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    Exporting 101: Defining 24 trade acronyms

    An Export Help advisor shares a list of 24 commonly used export acronyms with brief definitions.

  • Blog
    July 09, 2019
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    Celebrating Argentina

    What you need to know about doing business in Argentina.

Date modified: 2023-02-06

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