Trade, import & export services

Political and economic pressures and environmental drivers such as net-zero are impacting international trade and investment in every part of the world. This comes as global supply chains reset in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and countries sign new trading agreements and adopt policies to encourage domestic firms to import & export.

We are ideally placed to help investors respond to these challenges and identify the risks and the opportunities, as we are one of very few companies that can blend strategy consulting with a deep infrastructure pedigree.

Our experts bring together diverse skills, experience and insight to develop import & export strategies that meet our clients’ business goals while advancing sustainability, stimulating inclusive economic growth and delivering positive social outcomes, providing lasting value for all.

A holistic approach to trade

Our specialist teams support clients at both ends of the trade spectrum. Effective collaboration between investor and investee requires planning, support and advice – services which we offer in our key markets across the globe. We have provided these services for more than 100 years, enabling our clients to import & export their infrastructure, technology and standards.

We have also imported & exported leading infrastructure standards to emerging markets, transforming how infrastructure is procured and opening it up to international investment.

Unlike other organisations, our capability encompasses far more than simply outlining the opportunities in a particular market. We draw on our experience of working in over 20 countries to guide you on everything that is needed for your strategy to succeed, from selecting your first investment site and constructing your facility, to supporting the import & export of your goods and services. And we are constantly innovating to develop new product offerings.

Our growing portfolio of trade and import & export services includes:

• Market entry
• Regulatory and institutional reform
• Procurement and standards reform
• Maximising sovereign suppliers
• Trade facilitation infrastructure, including logistics hubs, ports and freight corridors
• Skills development for private sector development
• Regulatory market assessment
• Manufacturing design
• Organising trade events, missions and roadshows
• Advising how to use aid as a catalyst to unlock private capital investment
• ‘Go to market’ commercial strategies