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The new terms, which will enter into effect on January 1st 2020, can be downloaded or bought from the  ICC website . What has changed in the Incoterms 2020?  The update on the incoterms includes more detailed explanatory notes, so it is even clearer what the responsibilities for the buyer are and …

Hunkemöller's Global Freight and Customs Manager Richard Lans, and Customs Support Group's Senior Consultant Jens Stevens, talk about their successful collaboration here.   Jens: "In my previous jobs, I gained the knowledge to optimise processes. Hunkemöller asked me to use my experience with them, …

I’m shipping to a non-EU country. What export document do I need? If you want to export to a non-EU country, a so-called third country, you need an  EX-A document . The main reason for the EX-A is that Customs Authorities use the document to process and approve your shipment. It is also used to …

There is 0%-tariff access for products traded between the European Union and the United Kingdom, but only if the products originate from either the EU or the UK. No Duty on “Originating Goods” One of the most important parts of the agreement is that there is no duty impact in the case of proven …

A Call from the Past: The Start of an Extraordinary Mission  This story began with a phone call to our Polish office from a former customer, who had worked with us more than 20 years ago when it has been known as Rusak Business Services. Faced with the daunting challenges encountered by …

What is the EU Deforestation regulation (EUDR)?   Similar to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to reduce the environmental impact of those products which originate from and/or are produced outside the European Union. The EUDR is …

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do for our customers. In this series, we interview the people that are always ready to assist you and help you import and export your goods without worries. The next …

Over 35 Years of Experience  SA-TU Logistics was founded in 1987 when three forwarding companies decided to decrease service overlapping and established a new company to handle all harbour document services. SA-TU (Harbour and Declaration) was born. In 1990 SA-TU started cargo handling operations …

The Ca rbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)   The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the biggest green supply chain initiatives in the EU. Under this mechanism, you must assess embedded emissions in selected commodities during the import process, and offset them with CBAM …

Why is there a need for quality assurance in customs? Customs is an important aspect of a supply chain, despite it being treated as a small detail by many traders and forwarders alike. If your customs processes are not compliant, then it can cause a huge problem for your business. Not only in …