Temporary Exports Aren’t New
By land (red) and sea (blue) the “Silk Road” offered trade routes linking empires for millenia. The term Silk Road is a fairly modern invention. Goods such as jade, or spices were as significant and unlike China’s current Belt & Road initiative, the routes evolved over time. Still a key avenue, at a time in […]
The Emergence Of India
Improving workforce skills and honing business methods have driven India’s growth. Still a way to go but when a country with over 1.3 billion people starts to focus on business modernisation, we should take note. Not least as UK exports to India are increasing and a trade agreement is being negotiated. There are natural ties, […]
ATA Carnets & Trade Growth
The economic change in recent times has underlying causes we all can recognise. We know from past data that uncertainty damages global trade. Continuing ambiguity in the UK is a practical demonstration, a factor in the World Trade Organisation forecasting a year on year growth fall for 2019. Increasing trade barriers are not going to […]
ATA Carnets & No Deal Brexit
Contrasting opinions remain and our future is illusive but one option is guaranteed. We have been seeing media articles suggesting the temporary movement of goods will be a problem with a no deal Brexit, because nothing has been worked out. Whilst there will be any number of issues in that scenario, temporary movement shouldn’t be […]
Coping With Exports
Offering a wonderful service, or a sector leading product can bring business from across the globe. A reward for your expertise, although additional skills are needed. The ATA carnets we provide can be a long term solution for companies offering professional, or media services. Temporary entry may also be valuable in establishing trade but the […]
An ICC View On The Global Economy
A comment from the Secretary General of the ICC, accepting that isolationism and business are not ideal partners. From Brexit, to US China relations, we are in interesting times. A core point in the video is that the economy is still not so bad on a global basis, reflected by real data, even in our […]
China Extends ATA Carnet Categories
Street trading in China can be colourful, in a country which wants to be open for business. As of January 2019, China will accept ATA carnets for commercial samples and professional equipment, alongside their long standing acceptance for trade fairs, or exhibitions. This comes at a time when UK exports to China have hit record […]
The Global UK Music Industry
Having 20 nationalities in the UN orchestra is quite logical, although you could see a similar position elsewhere. From pop concerts, to historic symphonies, performers can be drawn from many countries. Music is an art form which looks at talent before nationality. The UK music industry is at the forefront of internationalism and experiencing unprecedented […]
Building The Carnet Network
The latest World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) meeting took place in Jaipur, on the 15th and 16th of November. Ensuring we have representation at these meetings is useful for all UK exporting companies. Part of the objective of WATAC meetings is to discuss and update operational needs, from the processing of carnets, to items allowed. […]
Peruvian Development & ATA Carnets
Students in Lima demonstrate their commitment to the UN’s sustainable development goals. Peru is amongst the top 40 economies by GDP, has a reasonable balance of payments position, low inflation and established global trade deals. Unlike many countries in this position, they are not yet members of the ATA carnet family but are about to […]