International Trade
Your gateway to world markets
CHAMBER MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM 50% DISCOUNT ON DOCUMENTATION FEES!
The Chamber has many close relationships with overseas Chambers and other trade agencies, working closely with Business Link Wessex and UK Trade & Investment.
We facilitate business-to-business contacts through overseas delegations, networking events, access to international Chamber's information and outward missions promoting our member's products and services overseas and developing trading opportunities.
We can also provide expert advice on markets around the world, giving you the opportunity to acquire time sensitive and affordable information tailored to individual needs, including up-to-date country advice, import and export information together with advice on the movement of goods, methods of payment and documentation.
For more information on our International Trade service or on how to sponsor the International Trade sections of our Website or Hampshire Chamber Business News Magazine contact Max Breeze 023 9244 9449.
Chamber International Trade Services include:
We are authorised by HM Government and nationally accredited to certify Certificates of Origin (EC and Arab), EUR1 and ATR forms, invoices and other documents as required in International Trade. We also provide services to help with the documentation requirement under Letters of Credit.
The Chamber is one of only thirteen approved UK organisations able to issue ATA Carnets, which are used to cover temporary export and import of goods moving around the world.
To access the wealth of information held within this new web based resource click on the link above.
LETTERS OF CREDIT
For further information on the Chamber's Letter of Credit service please contact the International Trade team on 023 9244 9449 or email max.breeze@hampshirechamber.co.uk
The Chamber is always happy to display business opportunities from those interested in marketing to the Chamber and its members. For further information on any of the opportunities displayed, or to place a new opportunity please contact Max Breeze on 023 9244 9449 or e-mail max.breeze@hampshirechamber.co.uk
Please note - we are unable to verify the legitimacy of opportunities advertised in this section, therefore if you subsequently enter into discussion with any of the advertisers please do ensure that you take the precautions that you would normally take when entering into a new business transaction.MARKET INFORMATION SERVICE
Provides wealth of data, statistics and reports giving a detailed insight into opportunities in overseas countries.
GUIDANCE ON GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Including Passport to Export Success, Trade Missions and services provided through UK Trade & Investment.
EXPORT AND IMPORT ADVICE
Technical advice on the mechanics of international trade, including tariffs, shipping methods, regulations and payment mechanisms. We can also assist with the development of export strategies for both the new and experienced exporter.
SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES
Our programme of seminars and conferences aim to increase awareness of overseas market opportunities, cultural awareness and international trade procedures. Often country focused, these events highlight current business and political trends and provide a valuable background and research tool for those considering trading in the featured country.
EXPORT / IMPORT TRAINING COURSES
The Chamber plays a leading role in the provision of training associated with International Trade - subjects that cover the whole range of exporting issues from basic operations to the highest level management considerations. These training courses are accredited to the Institute of Export standard and can be used towards Continuing Personal Development points.
TRADE MISSIONS AND PARTENARIATS
We organise delegations of local business people to visit overseas markets. We also host visiting delegations and match them for meetings with local companies having similar business activities, interests and objectives.
Participants on trade missions benefit from a competitive travel package, excellent business contacts, support of other exporters and Government grants.
We promote Partenariat events, which provide a forum for SME's to meet and create links with their European counterparts in host regions selected by the European Commission. A locally sponsored incentives package is available for companies who attend with the Hampshire, IOW and Dorset Group.
PUBLICATIONS / FORMS
The Chamber stocks a wide variety of International Trade publications, Export forms and Customs documents.
ENTERPRISE EUROPE
Enterprise Europe is part of an EU wide network which in fact covers over 40 countries. Their role is to help small businesses access information on EU legislation, European standards, EU grants, funding programmes, public sector contracts and business opportunities.
Local companies can access Enterprise Europe via the Southampton office of European Information Service Centre. Full details can be found on their website at www.eiscltd.eu
GERMAN TRADE DESK
This provides trade development opportunities, product/service specific workshops, inward missions, outward trade missions and fairs. The Chamber has a close relationship with the German-British Chamber of Commerce which helps us to provide these services.
DANGEROUS GOODS
This link provides a list of
USEFUL LINKS
www.Link2GlobalTrade.com has been designed for companies across the world to utilise when they are in the planning stages of developing their business interests. It will provide detailed country and city information for businesses looking to expand their operations, and create business contacts overseas. The main objective is to be an up-to-date source of global business information, aimed at an audience comprised of business owners, senior executives and key decision makers, predominantly in the SME market yet also attracting visitors from corporates and multi-nationals.
This link provides a list of
Chamber members enjoy preferential rates on many of these services
For further details contact Max Breeze on 023 9244 9449 or max.breeze@hampshirechamber.co.uk
British Chamber of Commerce also offer advice and information at their
PARTNER LINKS -
Export Credits Guarantee Department
Southern Area European Information Service Centre
Turkish British Chamber of Commerce
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Registered office: Regional Business Centre, Harts Farm Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1HR| Company No. 17877 | tel: 023 9244 9449 fax: 023 9244 9444