ATA Carnets for the Blue Economy

Boomerang Helps the Blue Economy Grow

Boomerang carnets® has 35 years of experience providing ATA Carnets for our Blue Economy customers.   Approximately 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water.  The importance of the Blue Economy has become increasingly vital to the world as a major factor to the health of our planet.  According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem.  It is a vital part of the world economy supporting millions of jobs worldwide.  By the start of the new decade, the Blue Economy across the globe is expected to double to $3 trillion.  With an ATA Carnet, you can be an integral part of that growth.

The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted unified customs document for temporarily exported merchandise or goods.  It allows cross border movement of those goods import-duty and -tax free into 87+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year.  The ATA Carnet is known as the Merchandise Passport for boomerang freight® and ideal for professional equipment, goods, or commercial samples moving in and out of countries.  The ATA Carnet is a tremendous trade tool for growing your business, getting your service to where it is needed, and furthering your organization’s mission throughout the world.

Blue Economy businesses, organizations, and individuals ensure sustainable use of our seas, oceans, and marine resources and represent a wide range of economic sectors.  They include:

• Energy
• Maritime Transport
• Defense and Security
• Waste Management
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Tourism
• Scientific Research and Education

Mission-driven purposes for ATA Carnet use in the Blue Economy include:

• Costal renewable energy
• Bioprospecting for use in medicines and food
• Sea mammal research & conservation
• Development of green ports
• Monitoring the health and populations of sea life
• Mitigating pollution in the seas

ALL Can Benefit from ATA Carnets by Boomerang

ATA Carnets level the playing field so ALL size businesses, organizations, and institutions can compete and participate in international markets, not only the “big guys.”  Cost savings and ease clearing Customs are two of the major benefits of carnet use.  ATA Carnet use facilitates research, exposure, expansion, sales and growth by allowing goods and equipment to move across borders import duty and -tax free for up to a year.  The benefits of ATA Carnet use include savings of both money and time.

ATA Carnet use can assist expansion into foreign markets, improve your cash flow and grow your business.  Boomerang’s Carnet Specialists offer expert customer service.  We are here to assist you 24/7, just call the Carnet HelpLine® 1-800-282-2900 or email us.  Also, if you want to ship by cargo, Boomerang has freight forwarder partners who can deliver your carnet, as well as handle your freight.

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