Our first ‘Meet the Chamber’ blog post features the ChamberCustoms team at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield International Trade Centre. With 106 years of collective direct International Trade experience, they certainly know a thing or two! Read on to find out more about Elliot, Rachael, Yulia and Nick and the important work they do.

We are pleased to introduce you to Beth, our Operations Assistant. We have conducted an exclusive interview with her, which sheds light on her role within ChamberCustoms, her hobbies outside of work, and the interesting superpower she dreams of having.

Read the British Chambers of Commerce's response to the Government's draft proposals for new border controls from William Bain, Head of Trade Policy.

This week, we meet our Helpdesk Assistant, Susie. Read on to find out more about Susie’s role within ChamberCustoms, making your own happiness and of course her horse and canine companions.

The Windsor Framework will have significant impacts for firms sending goods between GB and NI (and some impacts on NI-GB goods movements), which if converted into domestic and EU legislation, will require several transition points between this spring and summer 2025. 

Read on to find out what this means for you…

Are you aware of the key dates for the CHIEF to CDS Switchover?

This week, we meet our Head of Sales and Customer Acquisition, Faye. Read on to find out more about her role, how your local Chamber of Commerce can help you trade internationally, and her love of live music and hosting events!

Trade policy has been front-page news in recent weeks - with either new research on UK trade with Japan, the effects upon EU exporting business of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement nearly two years on from its introduction, or trade negotiations with India all featuring.

Read on to find out more…

This week we hear from our Compliance Analyst, Geraldine. Read on to find out more about the world of compliance and audits, living in Houston, and a 30-year career in Customs!

This week we learn more about our Freshdesk Assistant & EXabler Guru, Steve. Read on to find out what advice Steve would give to exporting businesses, what part of his job gives him a ‘real buzz’ and of course his adorable feline companions!

This week we learn more about our Consultancy Executive, Renata. Read on to find out what Renata loves most about her job, the importance of understanding customs regulations, how many languages she speaks and advice on decision making!

This week we learn more about our CDS Compliance Analyst/resident CDS Guru, Alex. Read on to find out about customs misconceptions, what he enjoys most about his job, the best piece of advice he’s been given, and what his favourite super power would be!