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28/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Place (DAP)
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 …
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15/9/2020
Incoterms Explained: Cost and Freight (CFR)
When goods are bought or sold Cost and Freight (CFR) it means that the Seller is responsible for the delivery of the goods to a ship and loading the goods onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for any customs export documentation and export licences if needed. Also, the seller is …
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27/6/2024
Meet Our People: Piotr Sienkiewicz
In this edition, we are excited to present Piotr Sienkiewicz, who is our director of customs agency in Poland and boasts over boasts over 30 years’ experience in customs services. Piotr’s background includes roles in both the Customs administration and major prominent international customs brokers …
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26/6/2024
EU announces 14th sanctions package against Russia
A reminder on what is restricted so far Since 2014, the EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. Here are some of the restrictions in EU sanctions packages one to 13: Asset and travel freezes for high-profile individuals and those belonging to certain companies, institutions, or …
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19/4/2023
It’s National Banana Day!
Did you know over 5,530,000 tonnes of bananas were consumed in the EU in 2022? Yet only 583,000 of these were produced in the European Union. This means that nearly five million tonnes of bananas were imported to the European Union in 2022 from outside countries. So, where do they come from? …
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31/5/2023
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Exhibition: A Recap
The atmosphere was charged with curiosity and a hunger for discovery as attendees eagerly explored the displays, interacted with experts, and marvelled at the possibilities that both the manufacturing and supply chain industries had to offer. Roisin Cussen , Operations Manager at Customs Support …
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16/4/2019
EU extends trade sanctions against Iran
Because Iran is not complying with its international obligation, the EU has adopted restrictive measures against Iran. These restrictive measures are both economic and financial sanctions and they have been in effect since 2011. The measures are extended yearly, which was recently done. The …
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20/12/2023
The EU imposes 12th round of sanctions against Russia
The sanctions against Russia so far (since 2014) Although the large-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine has come into the international spotlight since major military action in February 2022, it has been ongoing since March 2014. As the conflict has escalated, the EU has introduced …
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27/4/2023
Transit Documents: What Do I Need?
Transit Documents If you want to postpone the payment of duties and taxes and first transport your goods to their destination, you need transit documents. There are two types of transit documents: T1 Document This is a transport document needed if you want to transport goods from outside the …
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31/7/2020
What is an EORI number and why do I need one?
What is an EORI number? Since the United Kingdom left the European Union UK EORI numbers are no longer be valid in the European Union. Per January 1st 2021 there will be two types of EORI numbers. An EU EORI number and a UK EORI number. An EU EORI number is a European Union registration and …