First UK ATA Carnet issued to Peru supports charitable rowing adventure

Author
Fiona Parsons
Senior Marketing Manager - Commercial
14th June 2024

We're thrilled to share that Business West has issued the first UK ATA Carnet to Peru on behalf of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce. This milestone facilitated a unique charitable venture: a rowing trip up the Amazon River to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The ATA Carnet, often called the "passport for goods," will streamline temporarily exporting the necessary equipment to Peru, including the team's rowing boat, ensuring a hassle-free journey. This event marks a first for temporary export and showcases the power of international collaboration in supporting vital fundraising projects.

Photograph: The UK's first ATA Carnet to Peru...

Catherine Stephen’s, Head of International Trade Services, Business West, said:

"Celebrating Peru's entry into the ATA Carnet scheme in April was just the beginning of our exciting journey with Peru. Issuing the first UK ATA Carnet to this vibrant country, especially for such a fantastic cause, has caused much excitement in our team. Having shared our event with an alpaca and llama from a local farm, we feel a special connection to the spirit of Peru. This milestone underscores our commitment to facilitating temporary trade and showcases how these efforts can support incredible charitable endeavours like the Amazon rowing trip for Great Ormond Street Hospital."

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  • Apply for an ATA Carnet today

    Start creating and submitting your ATA Carnets today. To apply for your carnet, you'll be taken to our easy-to-use export documentation platform, eCert.

  • The ATA Carnet team really went the extra mile to help us understand the purpose of the Carnet, as well as how to use it. They clearly explained the different steps of the process: from the application itself to how to use it at customs to what ferry operator requirements there were. They had our back through it all."
    Andrew Griffiths
    Saddleback
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  • We, at CARS UK, have used the carnet team for more than 12 months now... what a fabulous service they provide. They are patient, efficient and knowledgeable. I’m aware they have been rushed off their feet with Brexit and the complications it's brought, but with their fantastic organisational skills, they have delivered a timely and effective service, which has saved my skin many times! Definitely a 5-star service – thank you team"
    Sukie Duhaney
    CARS UK
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