Best practices for your EU suppliers from January 2022 There is less than a week to go until the next phase of Brexit. Have you confirmed with your EU suppliers that they are ready? Incorrect paperwork could result in heavy delays or costs. These could be your responsibility as the importer (depending on your INCOTERM) so […]

Universal Customs Clearance Christmas message As we approach the end of our first year, we would like to wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and merry Christmas and New Year period. However and wherever you are spending it, we hope it will be a good one.  Thank you to all of our customers, clients, and staff

The next phase of Brexit Customs Clearance In 2021, the U.K. introduced Brexit customs clearance procedures, with all imports and exports between GB and the EU requiring a declaration from 1st January, 2021. To keep trade flowing, and allow traders on both sides of the border to prepare, imports into the U.K. have followed a

Bills of Lading – What you need to know Bills of Lading are the main transport document used by carriers, worldwide. There are over 40 different varieties of bill of lading, meaning that it is important for you to know which type is being used by your carrier. In this guide, we will give you an overview for

INCOTERMS 2020 – What do they mean? International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) form the foundation for your agreement with your seller or buyer when trading. This is because the INCOTERM indicates where the responsibility and risk pass from the seller to buyer in transit. These rules are recognised by courts worldwide, and the International Chamber of Commerce. 

Universal Customs Clearance joins British Association of Removers The British Association of Removers (BAR) has been a trust mark for businesses in the removals industry for over 100 years. Universal Customs Clearance has now been accepted as an affiliate member due to our longstanding expertise in international removals. You can find our affiliate certificate here. Our role with

Goods Vehicle Movement Service – What you need to know From 1st January, 2022, all of your road freight shipments will need pre-lodged clearances before crossing between the EU and the U.K. The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) system will be used to produce a Goods Movement Record (GMR) which will act as the inventory

How to calculate import duty and VAT UK When you are buying goods from abroad, the cost of the goods is more than what is on your commercial invoice. Depending on your INCOTERM, the freight, inland costs, insurance, customs clearance, and how much you calculate for import duty and VAT, all need to be considered in

The world‘s largest container ship, Ever Ace arrived at Felixstowe, Suffolk on a Sunday morning on the 12th of September after dropping off thousands of containers. The huge vessel is 400m long and can bear 23,992 containers. Evergreen Marin, a Taiwan-based container shipping company controls the massive ship. The ship left Felixstowe on the 15th,

A road freight business by the name of Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS) have received a £2.2m funding to deal with the challenges faced by driver shortages. The funding by the Development Bank of Wales will enable FLS to put together their distinctive technology as one of the UK’s major suppliers of end-to-end supply chain solutions.