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7/5/2021
From office boy to customs specialist. How I became a declarant
I did not know what a declarant did. In fact, I had never heard of it. I never knew that there was a whole industry at work at the four border crossings in the area at that time. I would soon find out and a whole new world opened up for me. A start as an apprentice declarant The term apprentice …
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28/9/2020
Workshop Incoterms 2020: 3 November 2020
This workshop was specifically developed for employees who are involved in international trade and customs related activities on a regular/daily base. Therefore, the workshop is particularly relevant and suitable for (transport)planners and professionals in finance, administration and commerce. The …
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22/10/2020
History of Customs Support
I have been working at Customs Support for almost two years now. Last week I sat down with my colleagues Nathalie Roozen and Marc Verkaik to talk with them about how our company started. As they have been working at Customs Support even before we were called Customs Support they could tell me the …
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30/9/2020
Dutch Customs: Exporter must be an EU company procedure delayed
In August we updated you on the decision of the Dutch Customs Authority that from October 1st it is no longer allowed for companies that are not registered in the EU to be the exporter. Dutch Customs announced earlier this week that this decision will be postponed until January 1st 2021. They are …
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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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5/10/2020
Online Webinar: Sign up and get ready for Brexit!
When it comes to Brexit, a lot is still uncertain. Everybody is waiting for the results of the Trade Deal negotiations that are still ongoing between the European Union and the United Kingdom. One thing is certain: The extension period will end on 31st December 2020 and there will be a hard border …
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7/10/2020
Trade Deals Around the World: October Edition 2020
The United Kingdom and the European Union Negotiations are still ongoing. We are constantly keeping you up to date on what is happening with Brexit, through our Brexit news page . For those that missed the last updates: Brexit Talks Continue, While Johnson Passes Dubious Bill Digitalization to …
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22/10/2018
The EU-Vietnam trade agreement has been signed on the October 19th
Who has not seen the iconic movie Good Morning Vietnam, which starred the late and great Robin Williams? Well, on Friday October 19 it will be a good morning for both Vietnam and the European Union. The EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement which has been in the works for over 3 years will be signed by both …
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14/10/2020
Faulty EUR.1 Certificates from Vietnam temporarily allowed
On August 1st the Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union entered into effect. The Belgian Customs Authority has issued a warning concerning EUR.1 certificates from Vietnam. The Customs Authority has found that EUR.1 certificates issued by the Vietnamese Customs Authorities do not …
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21/10/2020
Customs Support Supports the Dennie Lockefeer Chair
In January 2019 Dennie Lockefeer, the then 42-year-old CCO of the Van Moer Logistics, died after a tragic car accident. Dennie Lockefeer was loved and respected in the Port of Antwerp. He was a specialist and innovator when it comes to inland navigation. As CCO he was responsible for building out …