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    Standard guide celebrates centenary
Basic facts for exporters: Since 1920 the German-language ‘K und M’ has provid- ed the full background on worldwide import regulations. The 43rd edition marks it centenary.
What accompanying documents are required for exporting merchandise to Egypt or Russia, for example? For which products – e.g., poultry or
alcohol – do special conditions apply? What packaging and markings are prescribed? For around 100 years, ‘K and M’ – Consular and Sample Regulations – has provided the answers. This is published biannually by the Hamburg Chamber of Com- merce in cooperation with Mendel publishers. Having ap- peared in June 2019, the 43rd edition therefore covers its an- niversary year 2020 – something to celebrate!
The team of authors guarantee correct information. For a cen- tury now, the material has been compiled by Chamber staff, who advise exporters daily. Frequently, they will have been working for exporters, shipping companies, or forwarders. Of- ten, the actual problems faced by member companies lead to investigation of the substance, and hence to updating the guide.
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Altmaier: Fivefold package of measures to boost German export trade
The German export industry is certainly feeling the repercussions of the corona pandemic. Apart from disruptions in supply chains and handling projects abroad, financial conditions have also deteriorat- ed. This situation makes the well-proven ‘Hermes’ export credit
guarantees especially important. These protect deals abroad against political and economic risks, for example payment problems among foreign customers. The German government has therefore agreed a further package of measures to simplify financing of ex-
port deals.
Federal Minister Peter Altmaier of the German government: “With our fivefold package of measures, at this critical stage we are giv-
ing German exporters strong backing. We are lightening the load for companies confronted suddenly and through no fault of their own with threats to their survival. At the same time, abroad we are creating fresh incentives to order goods and services from Germa- ny. The export industry is one of the main pillars of our economy,
creating and securing high-quality jobs in Germany.” For more details, see the Federal government’s portal: www.agaportal.de
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