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24/3/2023
A Digital-First Approach to Customs
What does digitalisation in customs mean to you? I think it’s a giant step forwards. When technology is making progress in all other sectors, we [the customs industry] can’t be sitting here doing declarations by hand anymore. In an accuracy-sensitive industry like ours, having the numbers, …
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27/10/2023
Meet our People: Hans Jodlowski
In this edition, we are excited to present Regional Manager Ghent Hans Jodlowski, who works with our Belgian branches to provide a uniform service in the region. Who are you? My name is Hans Jodlowski and I joined the Custom Support almost two years ago. I'm 54 years old, have two children of 14 …
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27/7/2023
T1 Forms
What is a T1 document? A T1 document is used for moving goods across borders without completing an import clearance , meaning that you don’t need to pay import duty and VAT until the goods arrive at the destination. The use of T1 forms has grown since Brexit as the UK is no longer within the EU …
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17/8/2022
Strikes set to disrupt UK supply chains across multiple sectors
But where are the UK strikes taking place, and how does this affect your business with Britain? Strike at the Port of Felixstowe The Unite trade union, who represent approximately 85% of Felixstowe’s dockworkers, have been unable to reach an agreement following a vote by their members to strike …
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12/10/2023
EU sanctions: proposal to strengthen enforcement and crack down on violations
About the EU’s restrictive measures Currently, there are more than 40 sets of restrictive measures in place across the EU. These cover both country-specific sanctions and generally-prohibited activities – such as the stockpiling and use of chemical weapons, cyberattacks, human rights violations, …
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22/9/2023
Meet Our People: Bardo Schütz
Who are you? I'm Bardo Schütz. I am 50 years old; I am a father of two children, and I have been responsible for technology at Customs Support since I joined the company three and a half years ago as the CIO, and I have now taken on the role of Director of Innovation. What does the director of …
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1/8/2023
United Across Borders: The Customs Support Group
Local knowledge in more than 13 countries The Customs Support Group has near 2000 declarants at your disposal, working in more than 13 countries across Europe. Why “more than” 13? Because we have Customs Support offices in 13 countries, but close partnerships and direct connections to ports in …
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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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28/9/2022
Meet Our People: Ash Taylor
Who are you? I'm Ash Taylor. I've been living in Felixstowe all my life. I have one daughter, who is five years old. When I finished school in 2001, I went straight into work with a freight forwarding company located within Felixstowe port . I originally started completing customs declarations, …
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17/5/2024
Quality Assurance In Customs: The Six-Eyes Principle
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 …