International trade business of the year

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated significant and sustained international growth through a clear understanding of overseas markets, proving that borders are not a barrier to trade.

To enter this category please provide the following information:

• An overview of your turnover and net profit over the last two years, as well as current net reserves. Please note: we require an overview, and a projection where exact figures may not have yet been finalised or signed off. All financial information submitted is strictly confidential.
• A brief description of your business; the products or services it supplies and its customers.
• Evidence of sustained growth internationally.
• How your business has embraced and taken advantage of the opportunities that overseas markets present.
• Which overseas markets you operate in and new markets you are looking to expand into.
• How the above has impacted your business.
• Summarise your application in 100 words (if shortlisted, this content may be used in host’s speech/printed).

Sponsored by Port of Tyne

The Port of Tyne is one of the UK’s major deep-sea ports – delivering bespoke solutions for the green energy sector, supporting world leaders in the automotive transition, handling specialised bulk and containerised products, alongside delivery logistics, and assisting growing passenger numbers via the regionally important International Passenger Terminal.  

Overall, the Port of Tyne adds £720 million to the North East economy, supporting 11,000 jobs directly and indirectly and, as one of the UK’s largest trust ports, is entirely self-financing and runs on a commercial basis, reinvesting all its profits back into facilities along the River Tyne for the benefit of the North East and all its stakeholders.