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This Halloween, we explore five tricks you should beware of when clearing foodstuffs – and how Customs Support Group keeps customs sweet for you so that you can clear the border on time. #1: Different phytosanitary and document requirements Growers and traders are required to follow the …

The Port of Hamburg The Port of Hamburg is situated on the River Elbe and is approximately 110km upstream from the North Sea. Despite being relatively far inland, Hamburg is the biggest port in Germany, the third busiest in Europe after Rotterdam and Antwerp , and is the 15th  largest port …

Customs Support Tenterden was part of the acquisition of Duty Management Services in 2021 and is now a key location for the group in the UK. Home to one of our specialist services teams, Tenterden is leading the UK industry with its digital-first approach to customs . Here are some of the solutions …

What is an origin statement? Origin statements are clauses on paperwork which confirm to importers and authorities where the goods have originated from. Typically, you can find origin statements on the commercial invoice for an individual shipment, but you can also find it on trade certificates …

The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to  Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …

The introduction of the internet and smartphones have changed consumer behaviour forever. No longer are wholesale traders making up the bulk of all international shipments, or high street shops the only way for you to access what you need. With the growth of technology and digitalisation in …

The benefits of going paperless   Reducing the amount of paper used in offices has been a concern for many businesses across the world due to climate change, despite it being a renewable resource.   However, reducing paper manufacturing isn’t the only global benefit to going paperless.  And, saving …

Key changes with AES:  *update 30/10/2024*  New data requirements: New data requirements are being introduced for export, shipment and re-export after storage in a customs warehouse. Transition period: The transition from the current PLDA Export system to the new Automated Export System (AES) is …

What is meant by “export controls” and why are they important? Export controls refers to the supervision of dual-use and military goods. “Dual use” refers to goods, software, and technology that is used for civilian purposes, but could also benefit military or terrorist organisations. Due to the …

The Customer Radar report has exposed the main challenges as unprecedented geopolitical disruption coupled with complex customs and environmental regulations, in-house skills shortages and the impact of AI. The qualitative interview survey, which features insights from 33 major logistics service …