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17/12/2022
Digitalisation: The Secret to Staying Ahead in a Changing World
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 …
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8/9/2023
Digitalisation in French Customs
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 …
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30/10/2024
Welcome to AES - Your guide to the new Automated Export System
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 …
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6/3/2023
How Export Controls Work in the European Union
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 …
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10/12/2024
Report Reveals Three Biggest Challenges of International Trade
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 …
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26/11/2024
Changes to Transit Declarations in Belgium (NCTS Phase 5)
Key changes with NCTS Phase 5: Expanded Data Requirements: More detailed information is required for declarations, including consignor and consignee EORI numbers , HS codes, and packaging details. Mandatory Digital Submissions: All declarations must be submitted electronically in accordance with …
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25/1/2021
Freshport Rebrands to Customs Support Fresh
Customs Support is continuously growing and adding new members to the Customs Support family. In 2020 we launched the project rebranding where all new members to the Customs Support Group started working as one single brand. Customs Support Fresh Through Customs Support Fresh we enable our …
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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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21/1/2020
Binding Tariff Information: What Is It?
What is a Binding Tariff Information? A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is a written tariff classification of your goods. It’s not a legal requirement, but it provides assurance that your goods have the correct commodity code or Harmonized tariff code. This is important, as different …