Glossary of Blair Consular Services & Import/Export Terms
In this article we provide an explanation of our services and import/export terms, and definitions of common abbreviations. Read more >
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The Most Common Documentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Export documentation is a crucial part of any international trade transaction, and mistakes can result in expensive delays and other adverse consequences, from customs penalties to contractual disputes. Read more >
How the Upcoming US Election Might Impact Import-Export Businesses
Although American presidential elections happen only every four years, their impact on imports and exports can last weeks, months, or even years. Read more >
Brexit’s effect on UK export orders
When it comes to the effects of Brexit on United Kingdom export orders to date, the view taken by many is that the country’s exporting capabilities have been significantly hit by the departure from the single market. Read more >
Apostille vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?
This article looks at the similarities and differences between apostille and certification, including the different types of certification that may be needed, including but not limited to the use of an apostille. Read more >
Apostille vs. Attestation: What’s the Difference?
This article looks specifically at "apostille vs attestation", from the differences in practice between these two commonly used processes, as well as the similarities. Read more >
Apostille vs. Authentication: What’s the Difference?
Where public documents, administrative documents, and legal documents from one country need to be certified for use in another, the regulatory rules for any given country may require that document to be issued with an apostille or otherwise authenticated. Read more >
Six Reasons to Outsource Export Documentation
Dealing with export documentation can be a time-consuming and costly process for exporters. Here we look at the benefits of outsourcing export documentation, and how using a documentation service provider can help exporters save time and reduce costs and uncertainty. Read more >
Apostille vs. Legalisation: What’s the Difference?
This article compares apostille to legalisation, including the differences and similarities between these two common processes for using documents abroad. Read more >
London Export Orders Rise
The latest DHL/British Chambers of Commerce Trade Confidence Index report – which measures UK exporting activity and business confidence – shows that businesses’ confidence about future turnover and profitability is at its second highest level on record, and 40 per cent of firms are looking to hire more staff, the highest number on record.