Today I met with John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), when ICC Denmark invited representatives from Danish business to a round-table talk.
Great talk about what private sector can do when global trade is facing an unpresedented time of uncertainty. john Dneton visited Denmark, Danish Government – currently holding the presidency of the European Union, and Danish private sector.
Thank you to ICC & ICC Denmark for arranging the dialogue.
Great holiday spirit in Maersk headquarters this week, people are superbusy with end-of-the-year busienss, while storming towards the holiday sesson.
Another few days, then we are off to some days of relaxing batter re-load with families and friends. The new year is approaching fast.
By my friend and colleague Chris Southworth, Secretary General ICC UK.
The number one priority is economic growth – to deliver this we need to trade more, especially with like-minded nations like South Korea.
📌 The roll over of the existing deal is welcome news for global stability between two complementary economies and strategic trade partners – with scope to enhance the deal further over time.
📌 There is £15 billion in trade today with potential to significantly increase this figure.
📌 Both economies provide a sophisticated market of 120m consumers with an appetite for high end products and services.
📌 The South Korean economy is strong in automotive, ship-building, food and drink, electronics, manufacturing
📌 The UK economy is strong in financial and professional services, technology, law, defence.
📌 Both economies are strong in innovation, research and development, culture, creative media and film.
📌 Both countries are strategic partners to each other in Asia and the Atlantic – both are champions of the multilateral trading system, the rule of law and a level playing field.
🎯 This is a tariff free deal that promotes open market access, minimal barriers to trade, strong IP protection, free movement of data and modern digital trade practices.
A tariff free, modern digital trade environment is exactly what businesses need to help them reduce risks and costs and be more agile. This deal offers exactly that.
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