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Are you ready for ICS2?

Customs systems across the world are evolving, driven by changes in technology, consumer behaviour, and security requirements. The European Union’s Import Control System (ICS), which was launched in 2010, is the latest target for development.

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ICS2
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Customs Support announces acquisition of Britannia Bureau Limited

Customs Support, the leading digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Britannia Bureau Limited. This acquisition enables Customs Support to strengthen its presence across Great Britain and to make customs easy for global trade from and to the United Kingdom.

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Speeding Through Customs: Crossing European borders with F1

As another Formula 1 season ends, teams move their cars, parts, and equipment back to base before they are worked on for the 2023 season. This also signifies the end of another busy operation for transport companies all over the world.

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Transit
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Customs Support expands presence in Germany and Poland with the acquisition of Porath

Customs Support, the leading and digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Porath Customs Agents. This acquisition strengthens Customs Support presence in Germany and Poland to make customs easy for global trade in- and outside Europe. 

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Spotlight on: Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the home of the Gateway to Europe and the largest port in Europe: The Port of Rotterdam. The total surface area of the port is more than 12,600 hectares. It is the biggest Port outside of Asia and a top ten Container port worldwide.

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Meet Our People: Esko Holopainen, Customs Clearance Director (Finland)

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Esko Holopainen, who is the customs clearance director in Finland.

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Sernav is now Customs Support Italy

The view from the meeting room where I sat down to talk with Bruno Pisano, one of the founders of Sernav, is impressive. I felt like I was looking at a painting of an Italian landscape. 

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3D Printing: The Future of Trade?

The manufacture of plastic goods has become more available since the development of 3D printers. Where you previously needed to design, test and use moulds in a factory, you can now send a digital file to your 3D printer.

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EU Centralised Clearances: An Evolution

Digitalisation is changing how companies and industries worldwide perform, leading to a customs clearance evolution.

EU Centralised Clearances: an Evolution (Evolution, from Ape to Technology)
Centralised Clearances
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Artificial Intelligence: How it can Impact Customs Operations

As a leading digital customs broker, we are constantly looking for new technologies and innovations and analysing potential impacts on our operations and customers. One of the developments we are closely following is artificial intelligence. 

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