Trust is the foundation of every good business. In the absence of trust, no deal seems secure. No promise feels sure. And no lasting growth can occur. In an age of fast pacing world where people are working with clients from distance cities and countries, trust becomes even more important. An effective means of building this trust is through transparent trade data. Big word, right?...

Trade data is a powerful tool for anyone who works in buying and selling goods over the border. It is a snapshot of what people are sending, where they are sending it and who is reading it. Used well, such information can save people time, minimize risk, and break down barriers to new markets. But many traders continue to get it wrong when it comes to using this data. Such errors can stem...