I understand the complexities surrounding importing and exporting and aim to be your go-to company for international trade expertise, support, and guidance. I am able to provide direction and training while remaining approachable and personable.
I have been working in international trade for over 30 years, and I have delivered many logistics, supply chain, import, and export projects and programmes for clients. Working with a range of different businesses from a variety of sectors has given me an in-depth perspective on international trade. I enjoy working side by side with clients to understand their issues, challenges, goals, and objectives so that I can develop and implement strategies to optimise their global supply chains.
I provide invaluable and flexible international trade support as either a highly skilled interim executive / contractor or an experienced consultant.
As an interim executive, I bring stability following the sudden departure of a senior leader or provide a highly specialised international trade skill set that a business may not currently have internally. I help import and export companies navigate business change, leadership gaps, or operational improvements. Most companies undergo change or transformation; as an interim manager / executive, I navigate and implement these changes, train internal candidates, or assist with recruiting employees.
As an independent import and export consultant, I can steer you through every aspect of importing and exporting, making sure you have accurate and up-to-date international trade support. My consulting services will provide you with all the assistance you will need, advising you on a variety of different import and export subjects.
My tailored training courses will provide your team with a complete understanding of the complex rules and regulations that need to be followed when importing and exporting to the rest of the world. My training courses cover international trade topics such as import procedures, rules of origin, classifying goods with commodity codes, documentation, customs clearance, and declarations.
Outsourcing is a popular way for companies to lower international operational costs and streamline operations while concentrating on the company’s core competencies rather than supporting complicated import and export activities. I provide international trade expertise to manage agreed-upon outsourced tasks and provide benefits for your company.
I am in the business of transformation, known for my focus on and commitment to achieving results within international trade. I combine strategy, import and export know-how, and management consulting expertise to help organisations succeed.
I provide flexible professional export and import consultancy services to reduce costs, optimise international supply chains, and ensure compliance with customs regulations.
I can identify strategies to effectively manage your customs clearances, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and avoiding overpayments of duties and taxes.
I can help you reduce your import tax costs by offering a range of effective and ethical import tax planning and problem-solving solutions.
For businesses looking to expand internationally, operate more efficiently, or find answers to a range of international operational difficulties, my business consulting services are crucial.
When you work with me at ICS Global Services, you'll receive a number of key import and export services that will help you navigate the often complex processes involved in international trade.
I provide import consulting services for my clients to help them navigate import documentation, shipping procedures, import controls, and regulations, ensuring successful international importing.
I provide guidance around the regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances under which you might need an export licence.
Import VAT is payable at the point of importation into the UK.
Charges assessed on commodities when they travel across international boundaries are known as customs duties.
The best international payment methods for imports and exports will be those that are safe, affordable, and carry a level of risk that is appropriate for your business.
Before they can cross a country's border, your international shipments must receive clearance from customs authorities.
Incorrectly classifying your goods can lead to delays in the customs declaration process or incorrect payments of duty.
The Incoterms 2020 rules also make it clear who pays for each different cost within the international supply chain.
International supply chain management is the process of tracking your product’s entire life cycle, from raw materials and planning its overseas production up to the international delivery to the end customer.
A marine cargo insurance policy will cover any losses arising from physical damage to the goods or the loss of goods while they are in transit by any method of shipment by sea, air, or land.
The UK and EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has ensured that UK businesses are not faced with costly duty tariffs when moving goods across the UK and EU borders.
Global shipping is the process of importing and exporting products between different countries by sea, air, road, or rail. Organising and managing global shipping can be complex, especially if your company is new to international trade.
Having worked for over 35 years in international business and trade compliance, I possess a wealth of import and export expertise in a wide range of industries, including both B2B and B2C sectors.
Here, you can read about the individual import and export projects and case studies I've been involved in across the globe. See how my international trade expertise has helped individual businesses, as well as download any resources that might be of use to you.
If you have import and export questions or need support, please contact me. Due to the nature of my work, it's typically easiest to complete this form, and I will get back to you.