DHL Group and ICC to Unveil GoTrade Summit Insights at WTO Ministerial Conference

The GoTrade initiative seeks to make the world a better place through public-private partnerships that foster international trade and sustainable economic growth.

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are collaborating to host a side event during the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The event aims to share key insights from the GoTrade Summit held in Bonn in 2023. The Summit focused on rebuilding trust in global trade systems, fostering partnerships, promoting inclusive growth, and emphasizing the importance of digital standards. Steven Pope, Head of GoTrade at DHL Group, will present findings from the GoTrade Summit Report, highlighting challenges and opportunities in global trade. GoTrade, a social impact program by DHL Group, seeks to enhance trade facilitation and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for sustainable economic growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 23-Feb-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group (ETR: DPW), a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with partners, are set to host a side event during the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi from February 26-29, 2024. This event aims to unveil the crucial insights derived from the recent GoTrade Summit held in late 2023 in Bonn, Germany.

The GoTrade Summit, a cornerstone initiative driving international trade and sustainable economic growth through public-private partnerships, convened global trade and logistics experts to delve into pressing issues shaping the future of global commerce. Among the key takeaways highlighted were strategies to rebuild trust in the global trade system and the WTO, emphasizing the vital role of partnerships, inclusive growth, and the significance of digital standards.

Steven Pope, Head of GoTrade at DHL Group & Chair of the ICC’s Trade & Investment Commission, expressed anticipation for sharing insights from the latest GoTrade Summit Report at the WTO Ministerial Conference. The report, encapsulating discussions and recommendations from leading trade experts, underscores the challenges and opportunities inherent in today’s global trade landscape.

“We are very much looking forward to being at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference and sharing insights from leading trade experts. The findings in our latest GoTrade Summit Report will help attendees understand both the challenges and opportunities. It is a must-read for anyone involved in international trade and trade facilitation. Our message is clear: Trade builds bridges. It connects people and improves lives.”

The GoTrade initiative, a pivotal social impact program within DHL Group’s framework, is committed to fostering sustainable economic growth by enhancing trade facilitation, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries, and implementing best practices in trade and customs procedures.

As trade continues to serve as a catalyst for global connectivity and prosperity, DHL Group and its partners remain dedicated to driving inclusive trade policies and initiatives that benefit communities worldwide.

Read more about the four key takeaways from the 2023 GoTrade Summit and download the full Report here.

Media contact:

Jessica Balleer
Spokesperson for Personnel and Sustainability (ESG)

DHL Group
Charles-de-Gaulle-Str. 20
53113 Bonn
Germany

SOURCE: Deutsche Post AG