Host Scott Wallis is joined by Anya Novak from the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade, to discuss how partnering with industry organisations can boost exports for firms of all sizes. As part of the discussion, Anya highlights the assistance that is available to businesses from the DBT and trade groups such as the Construction Equipment Association and the Construction Products Association. Anya also explains how even teaming up with other businesses in the construction industry can be more attractive to the international end buyer.

Furthermore, the discussion covers incoming free trade deals with Australia and the CPTPP and the impacts those could have on UK construction businesses.

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As the UK and India close their 8th round of negotiations over a free trade agreement, we discuss the future opportunities this deal could present businesses.

Joining host Scott Wallis for the discussion is Managing Director and Head of Global Trade for HSBC UK, Stephanie Betant. Having spend many years living and working in Asia, Stephanie is an expert on trade in the region. She statistically analyses the trade lane, addresses some of the most common objections businesses have when looking to trade with India and offers tips for breaking into the market.

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Customs is undoubtedly the biggest challenge when exporting or importing food and drink products. In this episode, host Scott Wallis sits down with Keri Barton, a member of the senior team at WTA Group, to discuss 5 of the biggest reasons a food and drink shipment would get stopped at customs. We've also included guidance for getting round each of the 5 points, to help food and beverage companies with their logistics and find international success.

Following the supply chain disruption of 2021 and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claiming the "golden-era" of relations with China are over, many business leaders considering other options for their imports. In the podcast today, host Scott Wallis sits down with WTA Group's Associate Director of Imports, Justin Hope, to discuss the landscape of importing from China in 2023.

Our whitepaper, discussing if China is still the world's import hub is available for free below:

Including information on the benefits and drawbacks of importing from China in 2023, statistical analysis of other markets for sourcing imports and looking at the 'China Plus One strategy.

On 31st March 2023, the UK government announced negotiations had concluded on accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and that the UK is set to join the free trade bloc. You would expect signing up to a new free trade deal with 11 countries would have dramatic economic consequences for businesses. But is the deal all it seems?

In this podcast we analyse the advantages and limitations for businesses of the UK's deal with the CPTPP. Including advice on next steps for firms looking to use any of the 11 nations involved for sourcing imports or as a new export market.

As the UK economy is forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility to contract by 0.2% in 2023, now could be the ideal time to begin your exporting journey. In this episode of Freight Club, a wta group podcast, host Scott Wallis sits down with Catherine Godwin, our Export Development Manager. We discuss the exporting opportunities available to British businesses in 2023, unveiling some secret advantages that only British businesses can exploit on the world stage and tackling the big pain points; logistics and customs.

Our complete whitepaper on the subject of exporting out of economic uncertainty is available for free here:

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You can expect valuable information on how to navigate the challenges of exporting, including finding new markets and customers, complying with regulations and establishing your business abroad.

In this episode of Freight Club, a wta group podcast, host Scott Wallis sits down with Martin Watts. As wta group's Media Business Development Manager, Martin has been in the book logistics industry for over 30 years. The ideal person then to discuss a big industry talking point in 2023: where should publishers print their books?

This discussion is just one part of our wider whitepaper which looks in detail at book printing locations, even ranking them against each other on all those key factors. You can download it for free below:

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With recent covid-19 disruption to supply chains, paper price increases and ever-changing geopolitical relationships, choosing where to print books in this challenging landscape has never been a more pertinent question than today.

In the podcast, we discuss these challenges and compare all the major printing locations across the world against each other. We look in detail at all the factors important to publishers when choosing where to print; cost, availability, quality, lead time, sustainability and more.

WTA Group CEO's John & Rochelle Sommer sit down with Scott Wallis to discuss logistics industry expectations for 2023.

With leading economies suffering high inflation, the industry begins the year in the exact opposite position to 2022. Demand is down and freight rates are tumbling. Has the logistics market moved back in favour of shippers and away from the asset owning carriers? Does this mean we're set for a period of rate stability now after the turbulence of the last few years? Will we see a return of the just-in-time supply chain now that congestion is subsiding?

Also covered is the continued rise of visibility tools, as new data revealed 67% of supply chain managers are still using Excel for their supply chains. John and Rochelle also reflect on whether the uncertain economic conditions will compromise ESG progress from the logistics sector. To finish, the WTA Group CEO's pick their logistics buzzword for 2023.

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