LIVERPOOL: A CONVERGENCE FOR OPPORTUNITY

The partnership between Liverpool Chamber (LCC) and boomerang carnets® UK has attracted companies and individuals to the region by offering top-tier ATA Carnet service in the United Kingdom.

Between 2018 and 2025, LCC issued 20,000 ATA Carnets to businesses temporarily exporting goods, merchandise, equipment, services, and cultural productions into the 90+ countries and territories within the global ATA Carnet system. This stunning achievement reflects a 200% growth in ATA Carnet service during the period, with an average monthly growth rate of 33.33%.

Across the United Kingdom, businesses, individuals, and organisations have pivoted to the Liverpool city region due to the bold, innovative decisions that leadership have made that strengthens the economy, fosters expansion, grows businesses, and creates jobs. This dynamic growth reinforces Liverpool’s status as a centre for trade and commerce. The benefits ATA Carnets offer for temporary exports are utilised by a diverse number of enterprises reflecting many sectors: film and television production, construction, technology, motorsports, apparel, events production, scientific research, education, engineering, equestrian competitions, art exhibitions, charities, robotics demonstrations, jewellery, aerospace, photography, and more.

The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document for temporarily exported merchandise, goods, or equipment (boomerang freight) that allows for cross-border movement of those goods import-duty and -tax free in and out of 90+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year. Also known as the Merchandise Passport, the ATA Carnet is a unique international trade tool for accessing foreign markets easily and affordably. ATA Carnets support equal trade opportunities providing the built-in significant advantages for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), individuals, and Fortune 500 corporations alike.

The innovative forward-thinking partnership between the LCC and boomerang carnets UK also introduced the fastest ATA Carnet delivery system with Boomerang Carnet Distribution Centres located in Liverpool, London, Bristol, Cardiff, and Southwest areas, and at Heathrow, Gatwick, and the Eurotunnel. Additionally, ATA Carnets can be conveniently shipped overnight to any location in the U.K.