8 . Glasgow Business August 2016


ALL THINGS INTERNATIONAL Look behind the scenes


» The International Trade Forum is supporting the export of goods and services INTERNATIONAL TRADE PARTNER


terminology, paperwork and what it all means.


LETTERS OF CREDIT


Leters of Credit are a guaranteed method of payment provided the paperwork submited to the bank complies with UCP600. Tis is where it all becomes a litle tricky. With an average of 75 per cent


of international trade training programmes every two months covering import and export procedures, leters of credit, tariff codes, Incoterms, etc. In addition to being delivered as open programmes, we can provide tailored training to suit your own particular requirements.


INTRODUCTION TO IMPORTS AND EXPORTS


BACKPACKING AROUND THE WORLD


Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has been supporting international trade for more than 230 years through documentation, training and development, access to new markets and, most recently, through our International Trade Forums and Behind the Scenes International events. Our International Trade


Forums provide the opportunity for our international trade members to network, share their challenges, experiences and successes, learn from one another as well as hear from organisations which can support their global growth ambitions. Our June International Trade


Forum was held in the premises of Trakke, a member of Glasgow Chamber and was hosted by its founder, Alec Farmer. Alec established Trakke in 2010 while studying graphic design at the Glasgow School of Art. Delegates atending the forum heard how he spent his formative years knee deep in the skips of Glasgow finding materials he could use to experiment and develop new bag


designs quickly and cheaply. In 2012, he relaunched the company with a vision to manufacture high-quality products in the heart of the city using some of the finest materials manufactured in the UK. Today, Trakke manufactures


its range of outdoor lifestyle products from its premises in the SWG3 Studio Warehouse in Finnieston and sell direct through its website to customers across the globe. As each bag is handmade to order, Trakke involves the customer in the making process, creating a connection between the product and its provenance in real time. Alongside Trakke’s own range, it has collaborated with brands such as Timorous Beasties, Nigel Cabourn and Jura Whisky to create bags that are functional, stylish and built to last a lifetime.


SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING


Glasgow Chamber of Commerce works in partnership with Exporter Services to provide specialist export sales training and support services to businesses trading globally. We deliver a suite


So oſten, exporters and importers embark on the journey of moving freight without understanding the implications of HMRC costs and risks. Exporting is not a black art, but it is just a litle more complex than we think. Training, education and knowledge will encourage those working in the movement of goods to spread their wings and be cost effective while abiding by the many current changes to HMRC rules. Tis programme will enable delegates to understand the


of Leters of Credit presentations being discrepant, we need a beter understanding of the rules and who has responsibility for what. Interpretation plays a large part and this programme will show you how to submit complying documents first time and how to take control back. Delegates are encouraged to


bring along a Leter of Credit and share any issues they may have had with discrepancies. Tere will also be a practical example to work on together to mitigate the risks involved. Information about all


forthcoming international trade training can be found on the website www.glasgowchamberof commerce.com Glasgow Chamber of


Commerce gratefully acknowledges the support of its International Trade Partner, Clydesdale Bank, in the delivery of its international trade activities.


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