SECTOR FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Exporting across the Black Sea
A trade visit to the Russian city of Novorossiysk is being planned in May - when a group of Devon business leaders are looking to drum up new export opportunities. International Trade Matters (ITM) and Devon Chamber representatives
are looking to increase business and exporting links with the Black Sea port that has been twinned with Plymouth since 1956. Linda Middleton Jones, Managing Director of International Trade
Matters, said: “Delegates from Plymouth and across Devon are looking to take part in the trade visit and we're looking at many sectors of interest from creative, media, IT, cosmetic, educational, English language learning, agricultural exporters, manufacturing, tourism, retail, and especially developing our commercial partnerships and links.” As part of the planned visit by Devon business leaders in May, a
special workshop session was organised in London by the Institute of Export (IOE) entitled ‘Russia Without Tears’ that looked in more detail at British companies wanting to export in the Russian market. Delegates from Plymouth and others from across the UK attended
the seminar that investigated topics such as potential challenges, choosing partners, group discussions, video conferences with business leaders in Moscow and St Petersburg, and talks about commercial risks. The day ended with Russian food and Vodka tasting, said Kevin Kelway, Managing Director of Plymouth based Dorcas Media. Mr Kelway, a Devon Chamber member, added: “I attended the one-
day seminar to understand this massive market place, and look more intently on exporting opportunities in Russia - and measuring the challenges I might find in working with partners and companies there. Dorcas Media is looking to work with businesses and partners in Novorossiysk, and especially building our commercial, trading, and cultural links with the Russian city post- Brexit.” Brook Horowitz, Chief Executive of Culture of
Business, who delivered the workshop, said: “There are many business and cultural changes going on in Russia and I’ve focused on this market for the last 30 years. The Russian market place is complex, but can be a good place to do business - if you choose the right partners.”
Anyone looking for more information about the trade visit to Novorossiysk can email:
linda@middleton-jones.com Visit
www.internationaltradematters.com
Arm yourself with trading knowledge
To further support exporters and potential exporters across the county, we have now introduced a series of accredited international trade training courses, developed by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) which we will be delivering with Devon-based company International Trade Matters.
Who can benefit from the courses? Our competitively priced courses will suit anyone involved in importing and exporting goods and services, arming you or your employees with the knowledge to trade internationally, without fuss!
If you would like to know more please call Nick Byrne 01752 220471 or visit our website
www.devonchamber.co.uk
The Russian city of Novorossiysk
offers many export opportunities to Devon businesses
‘The Russian market place is
complex, but can be a good place to do business’
2018 COURSE DATES
• Introduction to Exporting 24 July
• Export Documentation 20 March and 21 August
• New Incoterms® 2010 24 April and 25 September
• Methods of Payment & Letters of Credit (2 credits) 22 May and 23 October
• Inward/Outward Processing 26 June and 20 November
• Import Procedures and Documentation 10 July and 11 December
• Ez Cert Workshop - Certified Documents Online 10 April and 9 October
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