What you need to know about the Felixstowe port strike Widespread disruption to the supply chain is expected as workers at Felixstowe Port have voted to strike over pay. The eight-day strike will involve over 1900 workers walking out between the 21st and 29th of August. It follows months of industrial action at German ports and will […]
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What are the benefits of AEO for UK businesses? As a UK business, it’s possible to become an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). This is an internationally recognised accreditation, granted to businesses who satisfy criteria related to customs compliance and other related processes. But, what are the benefits of AEO? In this article, you’ll learn about
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The UK government recently announced their intention to trial an ‘Ecosystem of Trust’ model for the UK border. The aim is to create a secure and streamlined process for moving goods in and out of the UK by utilising new technology and developing transparent relationships between stakeholders. In this article, we explore the plans and
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Customs clearance when importing vehicles into the UK When importing vehicles into the UK, you will need to ensure that your automobile is customs cleared and the DVLA have approved it. This may involve payment of duty and VAT, and will include registration with the DVLA. Below is the process for customs clearing a car
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Trade secretary to focus on export opportunities worth £20b to the UK Since Brexit, the UK has been allowed to make its own trade deals with countries around the world. An advantage of this is that the UK now has more to offer in return when looking for export opportunities in foreign markets. For example,
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Government and corporations investing in the future of the freight industry Both the UK Government and the freight industry have reported a decline in the number of people applying to roles within the logistics industry lately. This has been compounded by Brexit complications, and the demand for people has outgrown the supply. The Future of
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What the import customs clearance routes mean in the UK When an import customs clearance is processed in the UK, it will be allocated a route depending on whether further checks are required or not. Checks can be allocated based on your company’s profile (IE a new importer for that port, or previously found incompliant),
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Boris Johnson signs off controversial Northern Ireland Protocol bill Boris Johnson has signed off on a controversial bill that will look to override some elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol, allowing businesses to decide whether it applies to them or not. This is the second questionable bill to be proposed for EU regulations in recent weeks,
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Brexit freedoms bill: 5 years to end EU regulations Jacob Rees-Mogg has reportedly told the cabinet last week that there will be another mass execution of EU legislation coming. The Brexit Freedoms Bill is suspected to target over 1500 pieces of EU legislation that are still in UK law, and will bring about change over
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Your guide to migrating to the Customs Declaration System The UK is currently migrating from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Import declarations will cease processing on CHIEF on the 30th September 2022, followed by exports on 31st March 2023. But, did you know that
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