International Trade Services
Through the provision of a range of expert services, World Trade Centre Hull & Humber will enable your business to compete more effectively nationally and internationally. Your business will gain access to the impressive World Trade Centre network of over 300 World Trade Centres globally, serving a market of 750,000 international businesses - allowing the development of fruitful new relationships in your target markets.
UK Trade & Investment
Uk Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in an increasingly global economy. Its range of expert services is tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. The primary objective of the organisation is to provide companies with knowledge, advice and practical support.
As a World Trade Centre Hull & Humber Service Partner, UKTI provide:
- Free and impartial export advice from International Trade Advisers who will provide professional advice on a range of services, including financial subsidies, contacts in overseas markets, overseas visits, e-commerce, export training and market research. In addition, you can access regional sector specialists in Healthcare Technologies, Financial and Professional Services, Environmental technologies, IT, Creative Industries, Advanced Engineering and Metals, Joint Ventures and Food and Drink.
- Export Communications Review (ECR) provides companies with advice about addressing their language and culture needs in order to help them develop effective communication strategies and improve their competitiveness in non-English speaking markets.
- Export Market Research Scheme (EMRS) helps companies develop an efficient market entry strategy ensuring that the right product is in the right place, at the right price and the right time, whilst an increased understanding of the market allows them to manage their time and resources effectively and avoid costly mistakes.
- Passport to Export Programme (P2E) is an assessment and skills based programme that provides new and inexperienced exporters with the training and ongoing support they need to succeed overseas. It is a structured yet flexible programme which most companies complete within 12 months.
- Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) puts you directly in touch with staff in UKTI's overseas offices, giving you access to the best country-specific business advice as well as support during your visit overseas.
- Targeted Export Support Scheme (TESS) is designed to help companies access funding to support the development of their export strategy, usually over a 6-12 month period. Companiesusing the scheme work with one of UKTI's International Trade Advisers, who will help them to create or review their export strategy.
- Trade Show Access Programme (TAP) is aimed at new exporters who need assistance in using exhibitions as a key tool in their trade development plans.
- International Business Network is an opportunity for progressive companies to listen to first class speakers discuss topical subjects, attend overseas events and network with like-minded exporters.
- Yorkshire & Humber Centre for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is a partnership between the major international business schools in the region, UKTI and private sector business that provides education, training and research on international trade. It also allows access to a team of professional market researchers, a variety of research databases and the international business library.
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce offers a comprehensive package of international trade services to help companies succeed in international markets. Whether you are planning to export for the first time, or expanding on your exisiting export activities, the Chamber's International Trade team can offer practical advice and assistance.
The International Trade team can help companies with:
- Error free exporting
- Improved customer service
- Prompt receipt of payments
The Chamber is able to offer an extensive range of products and services, available through its overseas networks, including market research, overseas visits, trade fairs and trade missions. Its World Trade at 1 club also provides informal and informative networking events.
Trade Missions and Market Research
The Chamber has led over 70 UK Trade & Investment sponsored overseas trade missions and exhibitions during the last 10 years and built up a wealth of knowledge and contacts in markets such as India, China, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Thailand, Mauritius, South Africa, Cuba and the Anglophile Caribbean, which it is happy to share with companies. The Chamber delivers the Trade Show Access Programme on behalf of UKTI and also access to the UKTI Export Market Research Scheme delivered by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Its sister Chamber, th British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and is happy to help companies develop opportunities in what is one of the largest oil and gas producing countries in the world. Other sector opportunities exist in the Eastern Caribbean, in what is essentially a UK friendly market that shares a common language with the UK. Its legal and parliamentary system is also based on that of the UK.
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has also forged strong links with Eurocentro Montevideo and World Trade Centre Mumbai, which could be of great benefit to businesses looking to engage with these markets.
Export Documentation Services
If you are a business that wants to export or import, the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce's Documentation Team can help with issues and certification of documents to ensure your goods and services are exported or imported with ease. These include:
- European Certificates of Origin
- EUR1 and ATR form authentication
- Arab Certificates of Origin
- Letters of Credit preparation and processing service
- Customised export documentation training
- Certification, legalisation, consular services
- Advice on Incoterms and payment of terms
- Advice on shipping arrangements
The Hull & Humber Chamber is also a recognised agent for the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce and can arrange for the certification and legalisation of documents for exports to the Arab League of Nations, which include:
Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Djibouti, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
Export Helpdesk
The helpdesk has been established to advise companies on any technical or regulatory questions that they may have. It can help you to deliver goods at the right place, at the right time, in good order and condition at the most economic cost. The following are some of the topics where assistance can be provided:
Preparation
- Shipping arrangements and freight costs
- Customs procedures and overseas import restrictions
- UK regulations
- Trading terms (Incoterms)
Supply
- UK shipping documentation
- UK haulage/ port documentation
- Carriage of dangerous goods (IMDG.IATA.ADR.IDR)
- Insurance
Payment
- Payment terms/ Pro Forma and commercial invoices
- Documentation completion/ bank requirements
- Certification/ Legislation/ Consular
- Letter of credit advisory service
Overseas Requirements
- Pre-shipment (Cotecna/SGS/Bureau Veritas)
- Import licenses
- Import restrictions/ special certificates/invoices
- Packing materials/samples
