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Business West has issued the first UK ATA Carnet to Peru on behalf of Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. The ATA Carnet, often called the "passport for goods," will streamline the process of temporarily...
As many people who work in international trade know, one of the hardest tasks in any exporting role is keeping up with the number of acronyms used in day-to-day trade! In this Business West summer...
As summer approaches, the Business West ATA Carnet team is ready for a busy season of international events. Our meticulous preparation and efficient processes ensure we can handle the surge in demand...
We are delighted to announce the launch of our digital Preferential Origin validation tool, Genesis, on July 1st! In preparation, our team have been familiarising themselves with the UK’s trade...
Reacting to the UK’s ratification of the deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “There...
Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland...
Responding to the latest ONS Trade figures published this morning, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The first quarter of 2024 shows the challenges UK...
Today at Leigh Court, Business West celebrated Peru’s inclusion into the ATA Carnet scheme with a Peru-themed event. ATA Carnets streamline the temporary export process for goods and equipment,...