Reacting to the ONS Trade figures for October, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “There was a cloudy trade picture in...

The term "UKCA" stands for "UK Conformity Assessed" and is the product certification system that must be used for manufactured products...

The Rules of origin are the criteria needed to determine the origin of a product in line with the trade preference agreements set out by...

Last month the UK Government announced that starting from 9th November 2022 citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana do not need to apply...

Before you start exporting your goods globally, it is very likely that this will start with a quote request from a potential customer...

What are incoterms? The delivery terms are part of the contractual agreements between seller and buyer. The parties are free to agree...

This is one of the most commonly asked questions by Chamber members and customers, so let’s start by explaining what Customs Procedure...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area which brings together 54 countries part of the...

Turkey is strategically located at the meeting points of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, on a peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea,...

We all know that dealing with export documentation can be a bit of a mine field. Exporters must deal with the preparation of the...

According to OECD, Foreign aid from official donors rose to an all-time high of USD$161.2 billion in 2020, up 3.5% in real terms from...

From the 1st October 2022 food businesses need to make sure the necessary labelling changes have been made to remain compliant in terms...

We are launching this section in our newsletter to showcase some of the most frequently asked questions our team get week on week. This...

What is a transit document? A T1 transit document allows goods to pass from the UK to the EU without needing to make an import customs...

Customs update - CHIEF Transition to CDS

A recent survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) outlines how the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has...

Colombia is considered a gateway business platform for Latin America due to its strategic location and strong commercial relationships...

From 1st Jan 2022, and as outlined in our previous blog, exporters and importers will need to be in a position to provide enough proof of...

With most major Asian economies forecasted to grow in 2022, are you tempted to kickstart your business in Asia soon?  If so what are the...

As the UK prepares for trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and India, we are conducting three trade deals consultations We want to...