Exporting to Europe – It’s Plane Sailing
With Sterling continuing at a relatively low level against the Euro, conditions for trading in the Eurozone are believed to favour UK businesses. Economic recovery has commenced in many European countries ahead of the UK economy and this in itself can present opportunities for business to explore the market and source potential new customers.
DFDS Seaways who recently took over the running of the Ferry Service from Rosyth to Zeebrugge announced that it is to expand the freight operation on the route and will be allocating an additional vessel to allow 4 sailings a week. The service provides a direct link to the market in West Flanders, Belgium and beyond. This seminar will bring you some of the detailed information on how that link could lead you to new market opportunities.
Under the banner of the Fife Economy Partnership, Fife Council, Fife Chamber of Commerce and The Federation of Small Businesses have entered into discussions with the authorities and business organisations in West Flanders with a view to developing mutually beneficial arrangements for joint business development between the two regions and support will be available to assist businesses to prepare plans and explore the opportunities that exist. This seminar will provide an opportunity to find out about the forthcoming changes being introduced by DFDS and Forth Ports as well as examine opportunities relating to the food, logistics and other sectors. The timetable and key speakers for the seminar are outlined below.
10.30 Registration & Coffee
10.50 Welcome and Introduction Vivien Collie - Fife Food Network
10.55 Operating the Ports in the Firth of Forth Stuart Wallace - Forth Ports
11.15 Trading in West Flanders Cathy Grieve - Flanders Investment & Trade
11.30 Opportunities in the Food Sector Aileen Lamb, Scottish Enterprise
11.45 The Logistic of getting goods to market Tony Dumbrek - Innovate Foods ltd
12.05 Summary Vivien Collie
12.10 Questions and Answers
12.30 Close
The seminar will be held at The Queensferry Hotel, North Queensferry on 29th September with registration at 10.30am and will conclude at 12.30pm with a complimentary buffet lunch.
To book your place contact Kelly Lister at Fife Chamber of Commerce kellylister@fifechamber.co.uk or call 01592 201932 by Wednesday 22nd September 2010. You can also book online at http://www.fifechamber.co.uk/events/event-booking/2303
Places may be limited so book early to secure your attendance.
The event is supported by Fife Council and as a result there will be no cost to registered attendees.
