INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Welcome to our latest International Trade Newsletter. The April issue is full to the brim with insightful pieces on a range of different trade related topics providing you with the latest need to know information.
In this issue you’ll discover global and national trade updates providing you with the knowledge you need to stay up to date Read MoreEssex Chambers - Helping you train your staff in International Trade
We are always looking at ways we can help businesses thrive when trading internationally, and we are delighted to be able to announce TWO new offers.
Trade Expert Training Discount!
Our core suite of Trade Expert training courses are designed to cover the essential aspects of import and exporting. Read MoreUpcoming Trade Mission to Egypt – Infrastructure Sector
Infrastructure in Egypt is up and coming, offering different opportunities across the different sectors including hospitality, ports and airports, power and energy, industrial and manufacturing, water treatment plants, metro and rail, road and bridges, petrochemicals and fertilizers, healthcare, facility Read MoreWhat is international marketing and why is it important?
International marketing is the marketing of your products or services outside of the UK. By expanding overseas, you can increase your brand awareness, develop a global audience, and ultimately grow your business.
With people now accepting brands and products that originate from other countries, Read MoreUpdate on UK Free Trade Agreements
Enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA negotiations: Update March 2024
The fourth round of negotiations on a UK-Switzerland enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) took place in Bern, Switzerland from 4 to 8 March 2024.
Talks continue to be constructive and positive, with both countries focused on achieving a modern and comprehensive agreement with ambitious Read MoreConsultation on the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and HM Treasury has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), following its announcement in December 2023 to introduce a CBAM from 1 January 2027 on imports Read MoreAirfreight advisory - Iran/Israel conflict
Escalating political unrest in the Middle East, including Iran’s attack on Israel and Iran’s seizing of the MSC Aries container ship has had an impact on air freight shipping.
While the Red Sea crisis has already led to a shift of large amounts of cargo traffic to air, the latest Read MoreConformity Assessments - Request for information
The Dept. of Business & Trade (DBT) are exploring the conformity assessment challenges that UK businesses face when exporting their products to Thailand and to the US. Conformity assessment procedures include, but are not limited to, mandatory product testing, inspection, audit, certification, and Read MoreExciting Investment Opportunities in Western Australia
Greetings from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
We are a part of the Australian Chamber movement, our nation’s largest and most representative business network. Together, we represent Australian businesses of all shapes and sizes, across all sectors of the economy, Read MoreGlobal Britain Challenge Report launched by British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.
Among the 28 recommendations are:
The creation of a ‘Team UK’ to champion an updated ‘Brand Britain’ and Read MoreIMPORTANT CHANGES TO IMPORTING FOOD, ANIMAL PRODUCTS, PLANTS AND PLANT PRODUCTS
From 30 April 2024, new processes will be introduced when you are importing and exporting Food, Animal Products, Plants and Plant Products to and from the UK. These include physical checks of imports from the EU of certain sanitary and phytosanitary Read MoreImport & Export Diagnostics, Creating a Procedure Manual
Importers and exporters have an obligation to exercise due diligence in conforming to regulations. What does this mean - importers and exporters have a responsibility to self regulate and to ensure they are compliant with HMRC and international trade laws.
Ensuring due diligence starts with a written Read MoreCostly Paperwork Burden Lifted for UK Steel Product Exporters
Thousands of UK businesses are breathing a huge sigh of relief after the European Union decided to lift a huge paperwork burden.
Since last autumn, companies exporting products containing iron and steel to the EU, have been required to provide ‘mill certificates’ to prove Read MoreNavigating Saudi Arabia’s Economic Transformation: Opportunities for UK Businesses
As we dive into the Economic Transformation journey outlined by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s bold strides towards economic diversification and sustainability stand out. Guided by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Read MoreTRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► On Saturday 9 March, William Bain took part in a panel discussion for the EU Heads of Mission to the UK during their weekend retreat. Discussion focused as expected on the future of the UK-EU relationship and also on contemporary Read More