British Chambers of Commerce welcome MC13 outcomes but more to do 

William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, responded to the outcomes from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference.

Discussions between the world’s trade ministers, key officials, and the WTO, were difficult and robust but they were ultimately successful.

You can read William's response and an overview of the outcomes here. 

The European Commission has issued a new questions and answers paper looking at the reporting requirements in connection with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism being faced by UK exporters into the EU. This should help firms in making their declarations.

Recent data from BCC Insight's Unit, looking at the business impact of trade disruption in the Red Sea and Suez Canal, has considerable print and broadcast media coverage this week, particularly on the BBC. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) work was also raised during a House of Lords statement on the Red Sea disruption.

The BCC joined the inaugural meeting of the Horizon Europe Participation Systems Group with other business, science and technology stakeholders. Please contact internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk if you are interested in participating or leading bids for Horizon Europe funding.

You can view the full list of all our training courses for 2024 on the Chamber website.

Courses can also be tailored to meet your company’s specific requirements. For more information about a bespoke course for your company, which can be delivered remotely or in person, please contact the Chamber on 01223 237414.

Tailor your learning by choosing from one, five, or all 21 modules. Completing all 21 modules grants a prestigious diploma, with each module earning a credit. Accumulate 26 credits for a Level 4 International Trade Qualification.

Click here to find out the modules covered and the costs involved.

These modules are taught by experienced trainer Richard Bartlett, an Accomplished Director with 23 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and international trade.

Find out more by emailing internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk.

CDS Exports
Thursday 7 March, 11.00am

In September 2022, HMRC completed stage 1 of transitioning to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), bidding farewell to the CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) system for Import declarations. Now, stage 2 is on the horizon, marking the withdrawal of the Export CHIEF service. This webinar will help businesses navigate these changes effectively and ensure a smooth transition.

Register here.

Three Seas Initiative Business Forum
Thursday 11 April
Vilnius, Lithuania

The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Business Forum is a platform for providing political support for economic development and enhanced intra-regional and cross-border cooperation and connectivity between 12 EU Member States, bordering the Baltic, the Adriatic and the Black Sea.

This year, the key focus areas are energy transformation, digital innovation and cybersecurity ecosystems, transport transformation, financial instruments and Ukraine’s reconstruction.

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