CATEGORY : Weekly Trade Update
China’s exports boost | Decoding geospatial data | Understanding landed costs
Published 11/08/2022
China’s outbound shipments grew 18% in the first half of 2022, after a difficult period with regular pandemic-related lockdowns. The news was a welcome improvement to the country’s economy – and a boost for global consumption.
Read More...UK-CPTPP accession talks | Futureproof your small business | 3 rules for m-commerce success
Published 3/08/2022
British officials met with representatives of the 11 countries that make up the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Tokyo last week.
Read More...UK-Israel trade deal | SMS surveys to improve customer experience | Build trust with online shoppers
Published 28/07/2022
Negotiations have begun between the UK and Israel to upgrade the existing Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. The deal, which is focused on innovation, could support 6,600 UK tech firms and services businesses by reducing trade barriers.
Read More...New ONS trade data | Christmas forecast report | B2B online marketplaces
Published 20/07/2022
According to new data released last week from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK goods exports increased by £2.3 billion (7.4%) in May 2022. This was largely driven by a £1.9 billion (12.7%) increase in exports to non-EU countries.
Read More...UK-Africa trade highlighted | Global Trade Webinar series | E-commerce roundup
Published 13/07/2022
With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting that half of the world’s ten fastest growing economies will be in Africa over the next five years, the opportunities are clear. So, what does our trading relationship look like in practice?
Read More...100 export barriers to be resolved | Benefits and risks of influencer marketing | Top 5 e-commerce trends
Published 6/07/2022
International Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has announced plans to unlock new export markets worth tens of billions for UK businesses. In a speech to the British Chambers of Commerce, Trevelyan described the work as a ‘bonfire of the barriers’, allowing world-leading UK products and services to reach hundreds of millions of new customers around the […]
Read More...UK-GCC bloc trade talks | 4 steps to increase SME online presence | Latest e-commerce news
Published 30/06/2022
Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, kicked off talks between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh last week. The Gulf Cooperation Council consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE with a combined economy of £1.2 trillion […]
Read More...Green logistics toolkit | 3 risk-free tips for entrepreneurs | Latest e-commerce news
Published 22/06/2022
Many businesses have already introduced greener, more sustainable processes to their manufacturing operations, but it’s important to consider the environmental impact of your logistics, too. So, we’ve put together a GoGreen toolkit to help you do just that.
Read More...ONS data shows upswing in UK trade | CBI trade webinar for SMEs | Latest e-commerce news
Published 16/06/2022
The latest ONS Trade figures reveal a welcome increase in the rate of UK exports to the EU and the rest of the world. UK goods exports have increased by 8.1% (£1.2bn) to the EU and by 6.5% (£0.9bn) to the rest of the world, with key exports including…
Read More...Future-proof your digital marketing | How to manage supply chain risks | Enter the DHL Fashion Potential Award
Published 9/06/2022
How do you grab your customers’ attention – and retain it – in a crowded market? In a digital world where consumers expect marketing content to be personalised and tailored to their own individual needs, a one-size-fits-all approach simply won’t cut through the noise.
Read More...