Preparing For Brexit (98 Days)
Politicians on both sides of negotiations are hardly jumping for joy at the latest tactics. Whether right, or wrong, significant risks are drawing closer. News reports are highlighting potential freight vehicle queues at Dover after January 1st. Our government blame the industry for not preparing, freight industry bodies point out the lack of ability and […]
Keeping Business Moving During Covid-19
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has not held back on coronavirus controls and are equally focused on a virtual market access program. This is designed to replicate international business matchmaking they offered in the real world. Promotional activities are at the heart of their pandemic countermeasures. In the second quarter of 2020, the Chamber’s overseas […]
Contributing To Recovery
There isn’t a benefit to the Covid-19 epidemic, simply disruption and devastation. Yet this has reminded us of the fact the Merchants of Peace understood when founding what became the ICC, our world is a joined up place In the century since those first steps were taken to assist recovery, global trade has grown by […]
ATA Carnet News Round Up
The situation we saw unfold earlier this year has not gone away but thought is being given to future trade in a number of countries. With 190,000 ATA carnets issued globally in 2019, the system has become a pivotal part of world trade. That has subsided in recent times but increasing carnet usage is seen […]
Coronavirus & Exporting
Trade credit insurance has proven valuable to a number of exporters and use of this is being encouraged at present. Trying to keep the economy going is occupying government minds during the epidemic, with additional support for exporters, or related investors made available. A number of UK exporters will have been contacted directly, regarding increased […]
Covid-19 & ATA Carnets
Avoiding direct, or close contact is rational in current times, along with keeping healthy and us all supporting each other. The Covid-19 epidemic has turned the world upside down. A dramatic effect on daily life and loss of life are the primary concerns. Unwelcome outcomes on the nation’s wider health are becoming evident, as treatment […]
Film Locations & Budgets
As with any producer, the BBC has budget limitations. Toby Haynes comment on this bringing creativity is interesting, although seeking budget boosts can also help. One way to reduce the financial load is international co-production, costs and risk are shared, access to a country’s funding incentives may be easier. Careful management is required, to avoid […]
The Film Industry After Brexit
Major film productions are important, although the UK managed team who covered this smaller event had staff from six countries, reflecting the nature of our media sector. The media industry generally and filming in particular have a reputation for judging, or choosing staff on ability, rather than nationality. There is concern on the ability of […]
Merchandising After Brexit
A constant stream of government information is emerging. This could change after negotiation, although there are outlines on taking goods to the EU after Brexit. Whether or not a deal is done before 31st December 2020, ATA carnets should be available for temporary exports. They cover many items people take on business trips but can […]
The Reality Of Brexit 2020
Boris Johnson described the possibility of a no deal as a failure of statecraft, yet we could still end up in that position. Brexit has become a legal fact, yet facts in other senses remain hard to come by. The transition period from 31st January means we are still more or less in the EU […]