A comment from the Secretary General of the ICC, accepting that isolationism and business are not ideal partners. From Brexit, to US China relations, we are in interesting times. A core point in the video is that the economy is still not so bad on a global basis, reflected by real data, even in our […]

Street trading in China can be colourful, in a country which wants to be open for business. As of January 2019, China will accept ATA carnets for commercial samples and professional equipment, alongside their long standing acceptance for trade fairs, or exhibitions. This comes at a time when UK exports to China have hit record […]

Having 20 nationalities in the UN orchestra is quite logical, although you could see a similar position elsewhere. From pop concerts, to historic symphonies, performers can be drawn from many countries. Music is an art form which looks at talent before nationality. The UK music industry is at the forefront of internationalism and experiencing unprecedented […]

The latest World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) meeting took place in Jaipur, on the 15th and 16th of November. Ensuring we have representation at these meetings is useful for all UK exporting companies. Part of the objective of WATAC meetings is to discuss and update operational needs, from the processing of carnets, to items allowed. […]

Students in Lima demonstrate their commitment to the UN’s sustainable development goals. Peru is amongst the top 40 economies by GDP, has a reasonable balance of payments position, low inflation and established global trade deals. Unlike many countries in this position, they are not yet members of the ATA carnet family but are about to […]

As the map shows, carnet membership is sparse in less economically established regions. Around half the nations on the globe are ATA carnet members, including most of the developed world. From a standing start in the 1960s, this is a fine achievement. Even so, there is substantial room for expansion and shared rewards. Current members […]