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International Trade Partners

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UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the UK's economy - acknowledged as Europe's best place from which to succeed in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage.

For more information on UKTI, visit http://www.ukti.gov.uk or telephone 0845 641 9955.

Please see below UKTI brochures:

DHL

THINKING ABOUT TRADING INTERNATIONALLY? NEED HELP WITH IMPORTING AND EXPORTING?

Founded in San Francisco more than 40 years ago by 3 budding entrepreneurs - Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn - DHL has continued to expand at a phenomenal rate. Today, it stands tall as the global market leader of the international
express and logistics industry.

Back in 1969, DHL took its first small steps in building for the future by personally shipping papers by airplane from San Francisco to Honolulu. The years passed and the DHL network grew ever larger, gradually reaching out to new customers in every corner of the world. At the same time, the marketplace developed and became more complex, so DHL adapted to meet the changing needs of its customers - both at a global and local level.

Today, DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. DHL also offers unparalleled expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistics solutions as well as international mail services.

Whether you want to export goods to increase turnover, spread your risks, or import goods that will help reduce your costs, DHL has a wealth of advice and information available to help you. To get started, why not download our practical guides, created specifically for small businesses. These are available from http://www.dhlguide.co.uk.

COBCOE

Essex Chambers of Commerce is an associate member of COBCOE (THE COUNCIL OF BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN EUROPE).

COBCOE is an independent, non-profit making organisation based in London, and currently represents and links 32 British Chambers of Commerce, of which Essex Chambers is one, and over 10,000 businesses in 29 countries across Europe. COBCOE provides synergies, ideas and resources for its members, enabling them and their members to benefit from a unique business network across Europe.

Membership to COBCOE enables all Essex Chambers Members to access events and benefits provided by other COBCOE members (Chambers of Commerce). To find out more details about this exclusive service, please email int-trade@essexchambers.co.uk.

With the aim of protecting its members' interests, COBCOE acts as an umbrella organisation for its member Chambers and together works with them to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom and facilitate access to European markets. As and effective voice for British business in Europe COBCOE has access to key political and business decision makers both in London and in Brussels.

There has never been a better time to take advantage of the benefits provided by COBCOE.
British Chambers in Europe are recognised by policymakers, the media and business people at the grass roots level as an effective voice for the business communities that trade between the countries that they represent and they help pro-actively to promote and assist their members to realise their aims and objectives in the relevant markets.

For more general information about COBCOE, please follow this link http://www.cobcoe.eu

To view the Members of COBCOE, please CLICK HERE.

To view the COBCOE Links Magazine, please CLICK HERE.

Arab-British Chamber of Commerce

The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the encouragement of Arab-British trade and economic co-operation since 1975. Our motto, 'Friendship through Trade', is the distinguishing ethic to our many and varied services.

The Chamber has been encouraging and promoting Arab-British trade and economic cooperation since 1975, so our services, experience and knowledge can prove invaluable to any enterprise involved in UK-Arab business.

We work in close co-operation with the Arab businesses and official bodies, particularly the League of Arab States and its specialised agencies, Arab diplomatic missions in London, as well as the network of Chambers of Commerce in the Arab world.

Trade Services
The A-BCC provides the only Arab League endorsed certification services for Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices and other commercial documentation required for the export of goods to Arab countries

Visa Services
We provide this service to members to enable visas to be processed without having to come to London, thereby saving valuable time, effort and cost

Events
To facilitate and promote networking opportunities, the Chamber organises regular events that cover all sectors of trade and commerce, inclusive of all Arab countries.

Publications
Our publications team publishes various publications for members that highlight new issues and opportunities affecting Arab-British trade.

Website: http://www.abcc.org.uk

British-Polish Chamber of Commerce

The BPCC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, which assists in the development of British-Polish business links.

Our mission is to serve members' interests by promoting and facilitating business, trade and cultural relations in and between Poland and the United Kingdom through the provision of top-quality information, know-how, services and events, and by working with government and related bodies in Poland and the UK.

Website: http://www.bpcc.org.pl

Russo-British Chamber of Commerce

The Russo-British Chamber of Commerce has been the bridge between British and Russian business for over 90 years. We have offices in London, Moscow and St Petersburg, and help UK companies do business in Russia and Russian companies find their place in the UK market. We use our wide networks in the UK and Russia to open the doors that matter for your company; and we provide introductions and information which improve your business! If you are doing business in Russia, or even just thinking about it, please contact us at infolondon@rbcc.com, or call us on 020 7931 6455.

Website: http://www.rbcc.com.