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21/2/2023
Blockchain: The future of customs and supply chains
What is Blockchain, and how does it work? The blockchain is a decentralised digital ledger that records transactions across a computer network. Every time new transactions are added to the blockchain, a new block is created. Once a block is added to the blockchain, the information in it cannot be …
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11/12/2019
Brexit Update: Election Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Election Day in the United Kingdom. A big day for citizens of the United Kingdom, but a big day for anybody trading with or in the UK as well. The outcome of tomorrow’s election may finally decide what will happen with the Brexit. What are the Options? Reuters has created a nice …
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9/6/2023
Prepare for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) now
How does the CBAM promote carbon neutrality? The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requires you to pay a fee for the embedded carbon in your imports. This ensures that products entering the market are held to the same standard of carbon emissions as those that are manufactured domestically. …
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9/2/2023
The Rules of UK Preferential Origin
How you determine the rules for declaring preferential origin in the UK? It depends on which trade agreement is being applied. What qualifies as preferential origin from one country may not be applicable from another. Take, for example, a manufactured scooter. If the manufacturing country imports …
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26/4/2023
Welsh Freeport Locations Confirmed!
Where are Wales’ freeports? The UK Government confirmed in March that there will be two freeports in Wales, bringing the current total of UK free emission zones to 12 alongside the two in Scotland and eight in England. The freeport initiative was announced in 2021 as a way to boost trade under the …
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17/8/2020
The Benefits of Our 'CustomsOnline' Portal
The world has gone digital and logistics is going digital as well. An increasing number of companies are stepping up investments in digital solutions. Customs Support has always closely followed the technological developments and digitization of customs processes. We have the systems and software …
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5/2/2020
Incoterms Explained: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
The main difference with Delivery at Place (DAP) is that the seller takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. The destination needs to be specifically named. DDP: Associated Risks & Costs Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for arranging …
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13/2/2023
Meet Our People: Bas van Steekelenburg
Who are you? My name is Bas van Steekelenburg, I’m 32 years old, and recently moved to Voorburg (NL) together with my partner. I was raised in the beautiful Westland, a region famous for its greenhouses. I’ve worked at various agencies which are specialised in content marketing, media and …
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17/12/2020
What Is a Movement Reference Number (MRN), and Why Do I Need One
What is an MRN? MRN stands for Movement Reference Number. The Customs Authority issues a Movement Reference Number (MRN) in each member state. The MRN number is the customs registration number that enables the customs authority to identify and process your shipment in the customs system. It is …
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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 …