The Continuing Brexit Debate
The UK’s EU membership was not always idyllic but we were part of the European project for five decades before leaving. We should not forget the timing, which nobody could foresee. The last minute UK-EU trade agreement took effect 31st December 2020, just 30 days later, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency. […]
Welsh Ports Remain Underused
Stena Line currently remain committed to Welsh ports and hope for improvement in volume over the longer term. The ports Stena support at Holyhead and Fishguard rely on goods coming from Ireland, as much as outward traffic. Immediately after Brexit, overall usage fell by half, although this has settled at around 30% below pre Brexit […]
Trade Fairs & Business Travel In 2022
Showing off your wares is not the same without a personal presence, across a range of business sectors. End of year editorials are common practice in printed, or online trade magazines. This year’s issues saw much on the commercial outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic, although ATA carnets featured prominently. Brexit was the primary cause of […]
ATA Carnets In 2022
Business winds of change will blow in different ways depending on location but the video’s point on flexibility will be crucial for all. ATA carnets are a beacon for trade sentiment, as demonstrated during the years around the financial crash in 2008. 190,000 carnets a year worldwide became 150,000, although they had returned to peak […]
An Exciting Time For Dynamic!
It is with great pleasure that we can share some thrilling news with you regarding Dynamic Dox. After building our success over 34 years, Dynamic Dox and Dynamic International, our sister company, have decided to join forces with Global Critical Logistics (GCL). GCL includes Rock-it Global, a leading provider of critical, international freight forwarding solutions, […]
Updates On Brazil & Vietnam
Later Covid-19 variants have hit Vietnam but their initial reaction shows their ability to put systems in place and get their people behind them. Vietnam are about to become the 7th ASEAN bloc nation to accept ATA carnets, with an official launch date of 1st May 2022. The result of careful planning and modernisation, which […]
AfCFTA & Growing Opportunity In Africa
We all want a drink on the go, our phone’s charging, to use a bank, or have our hair cut. The cart in the video is an interesting idea, which highlights both opportunities and barriers. What we regard as common facilities are not always available, or affordable for many in a retail setting. The middle […]
The Philippines & ATA Carnet Membership
Government agencies are trying to promote ease of carrying out business in the Philippines, which has gradually moved away from archaic practices. We appreciate that according to the Philippines media, their country has joined the ATA carnet system. In reality, they have taken another step forward but are not yet able to officially accept ATA […]
Business Can Lead On Climate Change
Useful to see the part business has to play reported from COP26, with all of us able to contribute to a critical cause. Alongside the individual responsibility we hold for reducing the impact of climate change, the companies we work for, or with can do the same. Temperature control is vital, as is cutting pollution […]
Trade In A Changing World
China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative is described by some as the world’s largest trade building project, by others as an attempt to increase economic and political influence. The financing attracts comments ranging from exceptional support, to loan sharking. Whatever your view, initiatives under the OBOR umbrella will make a difference to world trade […]