As in the ATA carnet meeting above, online participants at international ICC gatherings have become more common. A reflection of a topic which led the November 2022 administrative committee meeting. The committee are focused on transition from the paper format to a digital carnet system. International chambers were thanked for their parts in trial runs, […]
The Global Spread Of ATA Carnets
There were a few controversies on the way to the 2022 World Cup but people are now looking forward to watching inspiring games. To ensure enjoyment is spread across the globe, broadcasters from many countries need to get their equipment to Qatar. Neither are they alone, with other temporary imports ranging from kit, to training […]
Regrowing UK Exports
Data above comes from a September 2022 survey on the export and import challenges faced by UK business, compared to 12 months earlier. Inflation tends to be viewed as a consumer issue but businesses are also affected by rising prices. No surprise that changes in transportation costs led the list of challenges they are meeting […]
Coping With Business Energy Costs
The island of Ireland has almost 400 wind farms, serving a population of less than 7 million. One of the highest ratios per capita on the globe, with wind turbines meeting around a third of Ireland’s electricity demand. Across the water, the UK has more turbines but with the population size, they meet less of […]
Solving Lost Luggage Problems
An emergency warning system is being launched across the UK, to provide localised warnings of floods, fires, or other serious risks to health. A rational use of technology, based on most people carrying a smartphone. Of course these issues are more serious than no clean underwear, or the suit you needed for a meeting in […]
Speeding Up Border Control
On 20th July 2022, the Home Office announced their intention to create a contactless, digital border for passengers at airports. A trial is intended to run for 2 years, with facial recognition being the primary approach. With the history of government IT systems, a little wariness is understandable. Neither could the Home Office resist a […]