The following is a message from Export.gov:

The new INCOTERMS® 2010 became effective January 1, 2011. Incoterms--which is an abbreviation for International Commercial terms--are a series of sales terms. They are published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and are widely used in commercial transactions. In addition to providing a set of rules for the interpretation of commonly used trade terms, INCOTERMS® 2010 accomplish the following:

1. Significantly revises Group D listed in INCOTERMS® 2000;

2. Reduce Incoterms from four groups to two groups, allowing trade experts to choose the most suitable rule related to the mode of transport; and

3. Reduce the absolute number of Incoterms from 13 to 11.

What's the big deal with "global trade content?" Governments and agencies around the world are all publishing the same data, so does it matter where you get it from?

How the right technology can keep exporters out of harm’s way and in regulators’ good graces

The Journal of Commerce has a great article about how enhancing your export control program ultimately raises supply chain security, prevents delays, and increases control the export process, resulting in increased revenue from new markets.