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2/2/2022
What Types of Authorised Economic Operator Licences Are There?
But, did you know that there is more than 1 type of AEO license, depending on how you trade? In the European Union there are 2 types of AEO licences to apply for: Customs Simplifications (AEOC) The Authorised Economic Operator C (AEOC) license is issued to businesses that prove customs compliance, …
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27/2/2023
Alternative Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) rules for origin expands
What is the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) agreement? The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention aims to increase trade between the European Union and other countries who are entered into the PEM partnership by making the rules of origin more flexible and business-friendly. The idea for this …
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6/10/2022
Spotlight on: Waterford
But how much does the Port of Waterford contribute to Irish supply chains? Find out in this article. The Port of Waterford The Port of Waterford manages significant volumes of cargo every year, including: More than 50,000 TEUs (twenty-foot-equivalent units). Over 1,660,000 tonnes of bulk products. …
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24/11/2022
3D Printing: The Future of Trade?
Businesses selling plastic goods have been able to leverage this, removing the costs and timelines of importing and instead choosing to print in their office or local workshop. But what are the limits of 3D printing, and how could progression in this industry relate to customs? Find out in this …
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28/7/2023
Customs Support Finland – Trained By Finnish Authorities
What’s included in your training? The customs vocational course in Finland consists of four modules: three mandatory subjects and one specialisation: First, we need to understand the classification of goods : how this is done, how different materials and components can impact the way goods are …
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17/8/2022
Connected Customs: the benefits of end-to-end customs clearance
Connecting both ends of the process Have you ever struggled with getting documents for customs clearance in time, or had to relay queries between the supplier/buyer/agent so that clearance can be completed? Using end-to-end customs clearance agents removes that inefficiency for you. Once the …
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27/10/2022
Artificial Intelligence: How it can Impact Customs Operations
Customs Support Joins Finland’s AI Accelerator FAIA The AI accelerator develops the ability of SMEs to utilise AI solutions in internal organisational development and innovation, product and service development. Companies are embracing new AI solutions for selling services and their delivery to …
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3/10/2020
Animal Inspections at Freshport
Customs is at the heart of our organization, but we also have subsidiaries that take care of other very important and special steps in import and export processes. I work at one of these subsidiaries: Freshport. From Perishables to Hammerhead Sharks Freshport is located at Schiphol Airport in …
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14/9/2021
Acquisition of Société Phocéenne de Transport et Transit (“SPTT”) Strengthens Presence in France
With 70 years of experience and as one of the oldest customs agents in Marseille (FRANCE), SPTT has built a network of reliable partners and expertise in import, export and customs clearance. Since 2009 the company is fully AEO certified. SPTT continuously works towards building and maintaining …