Wednesday, April 13, 2011

International Trade Acronyms

Welcome to our weekly list of acronyms used in international trade. The acronyms found here represent terms used in logistics, imports, exports, government agencies and more. This week we cover acronyms that start with “F.” Please feel free to contribute additional acronyms to the list.

FAFocused Asssessment
FAAFederal Aviation Administration
FARFederal Acquisition Regulations
FAS Free Alongside Ship, Named Port (Incoterms©)
FAST Free and Secure Trade
FCA
Free Carrier, Named Place (Incoterms©)
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
FCL
Full Container Load
FCPA
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
FDAFood and Drug Administration
FDIForeign Direct Investment
FEU
Forty Foot Equivalent Units
FIRMS
Facilities Information and Resources Management Systems
FMCFederal Maritime Commission
FOB
Free on Board, Named Port (Incoterms©)
FOIAFreedom of Information Act
FPFFines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
FPPI
Foreign Principal Party in Interest
FRFederal Register
FROB
Freight Remaining On Board
FSIS
Food Safety and Inspection Service (under USDA)
FTAFree Trade Agreement
FTC
Federal Trade Commission
FTZ
Foreign-Trade Zone
FWSFish and Wildlife Service


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