Artificial Intelligence & ATA Carnets
We all need to understand AI and the video helps with this, along with examining the reality of shortfalls in current systems. AI already affects our lives, virtual assistance is replacing human support, products selected for us and recommended. Wider society will soon see an impact, from self driving cars, to greater use of facial […]
Building UK-US Trade Ties
The Department for Business and Trade recently ran a North America Roadshow, in 12 UK major cities across the UK. US trade specialists helped to present sessions at the roadshow, on law, banking, tax and state procurement procedures. They offered individual support, to business owners looking at the US and Canadian markets. The importance of […]
International Reach Of ATA Carnets
The Dubai International Chamber recently organised an event in Baku, Azerbaijan, to highlight business and investment opportunities in the UAE. The UAE making a presentation on the Caspian Sea rather than the Persian Gulf shows the international nature of commerce. Similar reasons apply to their decision to join the ATA carnet system in 2011. Neither […]
Working With The Media Sector
After a two year Covid gap, the exhibition in 2022 showed how important coming together is for the sector. The Media Production and Technology Show takes place in 2023 on the 10th and 11th of May at Olympia. The leading event of its type in the UK and confirmation of how valuable shared understanding is […]
ATA Carnets Into 2023
An introduction to the new ATA carnet app, being developed by the ICC on behalf of all carnet member countries. The ATA carnet system is not quite ready to go digital but the future is clear, within a year or two, no paperwork to contend with. Dynamic took part in a digital carnet trial last […]
ATA Carnet Progress
As in the ATA carnet meeting above, online participants at international ICC gatherings have become more common. A reflection of a topic which led the November 2022 administrative committee meeting. The committee are focused on transition from the paper format to a digital carnet system. International chambers were thanked for their parts in trial runs, […]
The Global Spread Of ATA Carnets
There were a few controversies on the way to the 2022 World Cup but people are now looking forward to watching inspiring games. To ensure enjoyment is spread across the globe, broadcasters from many countries need to get their equipment to Qatar. Neither are they alone, with other temporary imports ranging from kit, to training […]
Regrowing UK Exports
Data above comes from a September 2022 survey on the export and import challenges faced by UK business, compared to 12 months earlier. Inflation tends to be viewed as a consumer issue but businesses are also affected by rising prices. No surprise that changes in transportation costs led the list of challenges they are meeting […]
Coping With Business Energy Costs
The island of Ireland has almost 400 wind farms, serving a population of less than 7 million. One of the highest ratios per capita on the globe, with wind turbines meeting around a third of Ireland’s electricity demand. Across the water, the UK has more turbines but with the population size, they meet less of […]
Solving Lost Luggage Problems
An emergency warning system is being launched across the UK, to provide localised warnings of floods, fires, or other serious risks to health. A rational use of technology, based on most people carrying a smartphone. Of course these issues are more serious than no clean underwear, or the suit you needed for a meeting in […]