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GMCC Importing Working Group – Calling For Expressions of Interest!
07/10/2024
In line with the UK government's launch of a new Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy in...
Complete your Certificate in International Trade in 3 days!
21/11/2023
We are very excited to launch our new Express International Trade Certificate Programme which...
SME Exporters Treading Water
31/10/2023
• BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters...
Brief Update for ChamberCustoms Customer - 1st Jan 2022
05/01/2022
Important Notice for our ChamberCustoms Customers (Changes from 1st Jan 2022) Import Customs...
Customs Declarations – Online Training Available
24/03/2020
Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you...
Factories manufacture products, consumers buy brands
05/11/2024
British Sales Directors are often thinking: We have a successful UK business with a good product...
FOREIGN CURRENCY UPDATE
05/11/2024
GBP Following July’s UK election, the first Labour budget since 2010 is eagerly anticipated....
What is Extended Producer Responsibility? What Traders need to know
21/10/2024
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that holds producers...
Change to the Legalisation Of Certificates Of Origin and Invoices for The UAE
21/10/2024
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched a new electronic...
Innovation Takes Hong Kong forward
21/10/2024
Hong Kong has firmly established itself as a global leader in innovation and technology,...
TOP 6 MISTAKES EXPORTERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM WHEN GOING GLOBAL
07/10/2024
Exporting can play a significant role in helping businesses diversify their revenue streams, gain...
Alberta: A top business destination with a 'make-it-happen' attitude
24/09/2024
Alberta has attracted significant foreign direct investment, receiving nearly $20 billion and...
Export Documentation: An Ultimate How to Guide for new Exporters
24/09/2024
Accurate export documentation is essential for ensuring smooth international trade. As the leading...
Empowering Trade: Your Voice Matters - Call for Feedback on Trading with Turkey
04/12/2023
As we persist in nurturing partnerships and aiding businesses in their global endeavours, our...
Applying for our certification services? Make sure you are an authorised delegate from your business
21/11/2023
When you apply for a Certificate of Origin, or any other document that your business may need...
EU now requires Mill Test Certificates (MTC) to exclude Russia as the origin of iron and steel
21/11/2023
The Mill Test Certificate (MTC), also known as a Mill Certificate or Material Test Report (MTR),...
DOCUMENTATION UPDATE: EUR1 CERTIFICATES FOR SWITZERLAND
07/11/2023
The Chamber has been made aware that Switzerland is no longer accepting digital stamps and...
Export of goods to GCC showing clear signs of recovery for exporters in the Northwest
07/11/2023
Up to 2016, the Northwest Region was the leading exporter in the UK to the Gulf Cooperation...
AIRPORT OFFICE PARKING
10/09/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
DON’T FORGET TO ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IF YOU HAVE PARKED IN THE CAR PARK Do you visit...
Important Updates on Declaring Marks and Numbers in Certificate of Origin Applications
10/09/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Our International Trade team at the Greater Manchester Chamber are committed to providing you with...
EUR1s: Top common errors exporters make
29/08/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Export documentation refers to the various forms and paperwork required when a company or...
FAQ - Can we use a UK CoO when not shipping directly from the UK?
20/06/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
The Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document used in international trade to certify the country...
FAQ OF THE WEEK: Trading with Turkey
25/04/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
With the UK’s official exit from the EU in December 2020, there had been some important changes in...
FAQ of the Week: Plain Paper UK Certificates Of Origin
14/02/2023
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
In our last edition we informed customers of our certification services that as of 1st April 2023,...
Update for Businesses Trading with Ukraine and Russia
01/03/2022
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
BREAKING NEWS The UK government has announced further sanctions against named persons in the...
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
12/04/2021
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed...
Market Spotlight: USA
05/04/2021
The USA is an attractive market due to its large, affluent, and diverse population. The USA is the...
Chamber Secures Funding to Continue Helping Traders Deal with New EU Rules
22/03/2021
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been providing vital information, advice and support...
Global Scale-up Programme – New Cohort applications now open for GM Businesses
22/02/2021
The Global Scale-up programme, delivered by the Growth Company in partnership with KPMG,...
An Update on Arab Embassies
20/01/2021
The Embassy of Iraq is now accepting Certificates of Origin and Invoices for Legalisation....
Iraq bans poultry imports from some countries
06/01/2021
As of 29/12/2020 Iraq are banning the import of Poultry products from Croatia and Belgium. This...
Preferential Tariffs to Continue for Eligible Developing Countries
17/11/2020
Liz Trust, Trade Secretary announced that the UK government will continue to remove and reduce...
NAO Audit Report on EU Exit Preparations Forecasts Major Disruptions
17/11/2020
A recent report from the National Audit Office states that, despite UK government's efforts from...
US Elections: what's next for US-UK Trade Talks?
17/11/2020
US elections have not been short of controversy this year. Whilst Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Last Chance to Register for our Meet the Expert Series
30/10/2020
As we come close to our 2020 edition of Meet the Expert, we are focused on providing support to UK...
End of Transition Period: How Ready is your Business?
16/10/2020
With now less than 75 days to go to the end of the transition period, whilst many British...
Trade and Investment Opportunities in Latin America & Caribbean post Brexit
16/10/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the British Chambers of Commerce and...
Brexit talks hit the wall again!
22/09/2020
EU officials have expressed concern about a controversial bill published by the UK Government...
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement
22/09/2020
It has recently been announced that the UK successfully negotiated its first trade...
Chamber Launches Meet the Expert 2020
22/09/2020
Despite the uncertainty with the current coronavirus crisis and the end of the transition period...
Everything you need to know about Brexit
08/09/2020
The UK is no longer a member of the European Union. However, discussions are still ongoing as to...
International Trade Masterclasses Update
08/09/2020
Early August, we launched a new series of free international trade masterclasses to help our...
Fill In Our Global Supply Chain Survey
25/08/2020
The Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA), supported by the Australian Government, and on...
Market Spotlight: Malaysia, Food & Drink
25/08/2020
Malaysia, located in south-east Asia, currently boasts one of the region’s most vibrant...
New UK Border Controls Webinar Series Open for Bookings Now
25/08/2020
The British Chambers of Commerce are providing UK businesses with regular updates on the latest...
Business Opportunities for Homeware Products
25/08/2020
Member Post - GMCC International Trade Team
A unique opportunity to pitch their products to a well-known buyer is currently available to UK...
Export Documentation Service Update
25/08/2020
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKING HOURS: Please note we are not offering a Physical Counter Service at...
EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Starts
20/08/2020
EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA)The EU – Vietnam FTA came into force on the 1st August 2020...
New International Trade Services Packages Launched
11/08/2020
The Chamber has created two new packages to support businesses through Brexit and to help business...
The Chamber launches ‘Meet the Buyer – Online Series’
11/08/2020
We are pleased to announce Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is working closely with its...
HMRC Grant available for customs training
11/08/2020
In September 2019, HMRC initially launched a grant to help businesses upskill their staff to make...
GMCC Launches New Letter of Credit Service
14/07/2020
The GMCC Trade Team have recently expanded our service offering to help companies trading...
Focus on France
13/07/2020
Since the First World War, France has been holding a military parade on the Champs-Elysées to...
Trading with Austria
30/06/2020
Following on from a very successful webinar on Austria delivered by GMCC on June 23, I am...
GREATER MANCHESTER STRENGHTENING LINKS WITH BULGARIA
30/06/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber has partnered with the British Bulgarian Business Association to...
FREEPORTS CONSULTATION: Boosting trade, Jobs and Investment across the UK? Have your Say!
30/06/2020
The UK Government has decided to extend its consultation period for its freeport strategy till...
Trade Team to host FREE Letter of Credit Taster Session
30/06/2020
A letter of credit can be a safe and secure payment method when selling your goods overseas. When...
International Trade News: June Round Up
30/06/2020
With big picture issues such as Covid-19 and Brexit looming over the international trade...
Iraq Bans Poultry Imports from USA and the Philippines
26/06/2020
As of 23/06/2020 Iraq are banning the import of Poultry products from the USA and the...
Selling Food and Drink Products to Italy
16/06/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce for...
What About the B Word?
16/06/2020
As the world has been dealing with coronavirus and the aftermath of its impact Brexit has taken a...
Common mistakes with Letters of Credit
16/06/2020
Letters of Credit can be complex and exporters risk non-payment and additional costs if they do...
Support for Exporters Interested in Indonesia
21/04/2020
The British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia has recognised that many businesses who would...
UAE Food & Drink Regulation Update
21/04/2020
To assist businesses in these difficult times, our partner in the UAE has informed us that...
CHANGES TO THE EXPORT DOCUMENTATION & INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT
18/03/2020
Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
UPDATED AS OF JANUARY 2023 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPORT...
FREE Incoterms 2020 Info-Graphic
10/03/2020
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has produced a free info-graphic that businesses can refer...
Iraq: Poultry Import Update
14/02/2020
Iraq has recently implemented several bans on poultry products originating from several European...