Global Trade

Client Overview: A Global Leader in Repairs and Logistics

CTDI (Communication and Test Design Inc.) is a global powerhouse in electronics repair and logistics, with 20,000 employees across 100 facilities worldwide. Their Poland-based repair centre, employing 800 people, provides OEM-certified repair, parts management, and data erasure services for major international brands.

However, managing international supply chain flows presented key operational challenges, such as the implementation of Brexit. It was at this critical juncture that we stepped in to assist CTDI, helping them establish streamlined processes to ensure that the operations of their repair centre remained uninterrupted despite the UK's exit from the EU.

As of 1st January 2025, the updated rules of origin for goods under the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Agreement have come into effect. These changes represent a fundamental shift designed to simplify trade processes, while ensuring the continuity of international trade. As the transition begins, it is essential for businesses to understand the key changes and how they can best prepare for navigating the new regulations.

Whether you are importing or exporting goods, and whether you are a buyer or a seller, the chances are high that you will encounter Incoterms.

Norway is not a member state of the European Union, but it is a member of the European Economic Area. This means that Norway sets its own tariffs on goods from outside the single market and at the same time, Norwegian goods are imported into the European Union tariff-free.

When goods are bought or sold “Delivery Duty Paid” (DDP) it means that the Seller delivers the goods to a place previously agreed to by the seller and the buyer. This can be any location. The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named.

The Union Customs Code (UCC) wants to promote international competitiveness and improve export opportunities. To facilitate this they have developed four special procedures:

In 2019 a new version of the Incoterms was released. Companies are now advised to use Incoterms 2020.

When goods are bought or sold “Delivery at Place” (DAP) it means that the Seller delivers the goods to a place previously agreed to by the seller and the buyer. This can be any location.

When goods are bought or sold “Carriage and Insurance Paid” (CIP) it means that the Seller delivers the goods to a destination previously agreed to by the seller and the buyer.

The International Chamber of Commerce has launched the latest version of the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms): Incoterms 2020.