Import and Export Expertise
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.
Professional Import / Export Support
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.
Import / Export Resource Solutions
Interim Executive / Manager
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.
Experienced Consultant
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.
Bespoke Import / Export Training
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.
Import / Export Outsourcing
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.
Import and Export Consultancy Services
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.
Import and Export Consultant
I provide flexible professional export and import consultancy services to reduce costs, optimise international supply chains, and ensure compliance with customs regulations.
Customs Consultant
I can identify strategies to effectively manage your customs clearances, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and avoiding overpayments of duties and taxes.
Import Tax Consultant
I can help you reduce your import tax costs by offering a range of effective and ethical import tax planning and problem-solving solutions.
Business Consultant
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.
Key Import and Export Service Areas
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.
Imports and Import Regulations
Learn more...I provide import consulting services for my clients to help them navigate import documentation, shipping procedures, import controls, and regulations, ensuring successful international importing.
Exports and Export Controls
Learn more...I provide guidance around the regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances under which you might need an export licence.
Import VAT and VAT Returns
Learn more...Import VAT is payable at the point of importation into the UK.
Duty Optimisation and Preferential Duty Rates
Learn more...Charges assessed on commodities when they travel across international boundaries are known as customs duties.
Payment Methods for Imports and Exports
Learn more...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.
Customs Clearance and Customs Declarations
Learn more...Before they can cross a country's border, your international shipments must receive clearance from customs authorities.
Product Classification for Customs Clearance
Learn more...Incorrectly classifying your goods can lead to delays in the customs declaration process or incorrect payments of duty.
Using the correct Incoterms 2020 within contracts
Learn more...The Incoterms 2020 rules also make it clear who pays for each different cost within the international supply chain.
International Supply Chain Management
Learn more...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.
Marine Cargo Insurance
Learn more...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.
Doing business between the EU and UK
Learn more...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 and Shipping Solutions
Learn more...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.
Industry Experience
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.
Fashion Retail
Supermarkets
Wines & Spirits
Wholesale
Vaccines
Food Producers
Telecoms
Shipping
Import, Export Case Studies and Trade Support
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.
International Trade Blog
Ask an Import and Export Expert
Do you have questions about importing and exporting?
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.
