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Convooien and Licenten  The Dutch word for Customs is Douane. The origin of this word can be found in Latin, where the word doane means toll building.   The Customs Authority is the oldest governmental agency in the Netherlands. On 14 June 1597, a resolution by the Staten Generaal, which was what …

What’s new with the EU sanctions against Belarus? This latest extension includes new controls on: Dual-use goods and technologies Luxury items, including diamonds and gold, which originate in Belarus – as well as the services associated with them. Goods and technologies needed for oil refining. The …

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, …

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 …

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. …

An ATR certificate is an essential customs document for trade between Türkiye and the EU, but is not a certificate of origin as commonly assumed. Find out how ATR documents really work in this …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …