ALFED encourages members to access this new resource ahead of formal partnership launch in June 2025
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to share a new resource from the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade to help businesses across the aluminium supply chain improve their customs knowledge and international trade processes.
The guide, titled “Building Customs Confidence”, is designed to support companies in navigating the complexities of customs procedures and regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on:
- Increasing efficiency and compliance in international trade
- Strengthening customs processes and internal capability
- Identifying common challenges and ways to overcome them
- Highlighting the importance of accurate and strategic trade planning
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This comes at a time when ALFED is seeing increased demand from members for practical and strategic support in managing customs, especially in light of growing trade pressures, changing tariff frameworks, and the broader UK aluminium sector’s global competitiveness.
A New Strategic Partnership
To further support our members in this space, ALFED is delighted to announce that we will be launching a formal partnership with the Chartered Institute, which will be publicly unveiled at the upcoming House of Lords Lunch on 26th June 2025. This partnership will provide ALFED members with access to:
- Trade training and skills development
- Bespoke industry briefings
- Guidance on customs procedures, policy updates, and export documentation
- Direct engagement with Chartered Institute trade specialists
We are excited about the potential this partnership offers, both for improving internal trade capability and for strengthening the UK aluminium industry’s position on the global stage.
For now, we encourage all ALFED members to download and review the “Building Customs Confidence” guide, and consider how its insights may support your teams and export strategies.
For any questions, or to speak to the ALFED team about customs or trade support, please contact us at alfed@alfed.org.uk
