International Business News

Businesses across East Lancashire can now take advantage of a fast, convenient, and cost effective ATA Carnet and Goods Movement References (GMR) service, available directly through your local Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to announce that ATA Carnets and GMR’s, the internationally recognised "passport for goods" are now available on your doorstep, providing [...]

HMRC has announced a major change to Authorisation by Declaration (AbD) for special procedures, providing importers and exporters with significantly more flexibility. From now on, UK businesses can use Authorisation by Declaration up to 10 times in a 12-month period, a significant increase from the previous limit of just 3. This is a valuable [...]

When an urgent import clearance issue threatened to disrupt business for Apeks Marine Equipment, the Chamber’s International Trade team stepped in swiftly, ensuring smooth operations, avoiding costly delays, and keeping goods moving. Apeks Marine Equipment, based in Blackburn, is a leading name in the design and manufacture of scuba diving equipment. From regulators and [...]

We have an Egyptian company recommended from the Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce looking to bid on the tender below - Development of the Aeronautical Weather Radio Monitoring System (D-VOLMET) for Egyptian Airspace. Bid opening date: Monday, 22/09/2025 at 12:00 PM The tender seeks qualified suppliers capable of delivering a robust D-VOLMET solution with [...]

International Trade August 2025 – Newsletter Issue 10 | 29-08-2025 The latest news from your International Trade Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce! Customs Invoice Essentials: Your Passport to Hassle-Free Trade Master the art of producing accurate customs invoices and keep your international shipments moving without delays. Read more HERE Trade Made Simple: [...]

HMRC has introduced several changes that may affect your import processes when importing goods into the UK from the EU under preference allowing UK importers to benefit from reduced or zero rates of duty under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates relate to preference codes, status codes, and supplier documentation. New [...]

The East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce today announced a brand-new training course designed to help businesses comply with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a landmark regulatory change reshaping UK-EU trade, and the developing UK’s CBAM framework. CBAM is the EU’s landmark carbon pricing system for imports, designed to prevent carbon leakage and [...]

International Trade August 2025 – Newsletter Issue 9 | 13-08-2025 The latest news from your International Trade Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce! CBAM Training Course 29 September 2025 - 0930–1230 From Carbon Counts to Border Controls and navigating the EU & UK CBAM frontier, explore the fundamentals of carbon management, dive into [...]

VEKA, the world-renowned leading UPVC supplier, based in Burnley, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement and compliance with global trade regulations by hosting two dynamic and interactive training courses focusing upon Importing and Exporting. The sessions, expertly tailored to the specific needs of VEKA’s business operations, brought together new and existing team members [...]

If your business frequently ships goods abroad for exhibitions, events, or temporary professional use, the ATA Carnet is your ultimate travel companion. Known as the “passport for goods,” this powerful tool takes the stress out of international customs procedures, saving both time and money. The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document that [...]