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This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

Following the delay of EU foodstuff customs clearance requirements in July, further regulations surrounding labelling have now also been delayed.

Goods trading between Scotland and China have historically risked delays and additional costs, due to transhipment either at sea or inland. However, there is now another way.

When you trade internationally and deal with Customs Authorities worldwide, you must make sure that all your systems, procedures and processes related to customs activities are compliant. Customs rules and regulations constantly change. The market in which you continuously operate changes, and your operation constantly evolves. With so many changing factors, there is always a risk that your customs processes are no longer on par with the latest situation. 

Customs Support, the leading digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Transito 2000. With this acquisition Customs Support expands presence to Spain and emphasizes the importance of local presence with strategic offices close-by clients in the most important logistics hotspots in Europe with broad customs knowledge.

Following Brexit, the UK announced the creation of eight freeports to open trade opportunities, provide jobs, encourage innovation and boost the economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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 Charlie Dawson, who is the business development manager for Ireland, based in Waterford.

UK whiskey makers are expected to increase exports to the US, following the removal of a 25% duty rate that was imposed by President Donald Trump in 2019.

Are you an importer or exporter? Does your movement use the GVMS system, a T1 form, or maybe you are dealing with continuously ambiguous circumstances for trading between two countries – such as between the UK and the Republic of Ireland? Having a customs agent that looks after your declarations at both origin and destination saves you hassle. Here is how you can benefit from end-to-end customs clearance services:

The UK is the latest country to experience strikes, following on from the recent industrial action across Germany and other European countries. As with the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS), the strikes in the UK logistics sector are over wage disagreements amongst soaring inflation.