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Expansion of port links at UKCS
We are excited to announce that UK Customs Solutions is now set up with a Destin8 badge code for the Port of Tilbury. Also achieved recently was authorisation for Glasgow and Prestwick ports. We can now offer customs clearance at [...]
Brexit difficulties intensify
Recent events have highlighted the challenges that the UK and EU both still face when it comes to Brexit. These challenges are both political and practical (and, arguably, predictable). Chaos at EU ports? The Independent has published details of challenges [...]
Brexit transition terms agreed; Irish solution still pending
At a press conference earlier today, EU negotiator Michel Barnier and UK Brexit minister David Davis announced that the legal text on a 21 month transition period has now been agreed. This moment marks a significant step in ensuring an [...]
EU extends UCC transition to 2025
Anyone working in this industry knows that technological changes - particularly in regards to new IT systems - can be difficult to implement. Given this truth we are not surprised that last week the European Union published an amendment to [...]
Preparations begin for switch from CHIEF to CDS
Significant changes are ahead for all involved in customs procedures - and not just because of Brexit. 2018 is the year that HMRC plans to migrate from CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) to a new system known [...]
Brexit talks continue; UK affirms position on customs union
Amid some mixed noises on Brexit coming from some quarters - notably Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond - the UK government has reaffirmed it's commitment to leaving the customs union. This week, Brexit minister David Davis and Prime Minister Theresa [...]
CIP 4 (2018) Find out how to benefit from End-Use measures that will be introduced on flint maize from 1 February 2018
Introduction The End-Use procedure enables goods to be imported into the EU for a prescribed use at a reduced or free rate of duty. Changes The Commission have introduced End-Use measures for flint maize (commodity code 1005 9000 20) with effect from [...]
Soft Drinks Industry Levy
If your business produces, packages or brings into the UK soft drinks with added sugar you may need to register for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy from 6 April 2018. To work out if you’ll need to register and pay the [...]
Report blames congestion for rising costs at Southampton port
Online logistics news service The Loadstar has recently reported on rising costs for shippers at Southampton port. Blame is assigned to congestion as a result of new contracts and larger vessels, and a related rise in demand for haulage services. Regardless of [...]
CIP 33 (2018) End Use procedure changes
Introduction Following discussions in the Special Procedures Expert Group, the Commission reviewed the guidance on End Use relief. The Commission specified that the assignment of goods to the prescribed use must take place within the customs territory of the Union [...]
Latest Expansion Begins at Port of Felixstowe
The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport, has officiated at a formal ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of work on the latest phase of expansion at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. Approximately 13 hectares of [...]
Brexit Latest: Still no deal
Yesterday it appeared that a breakthrough on Brexit negotiations had finally been reached. With the sticking points of a financial settlement, the status of EU nationals and the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland said to be resolved, all signs [...]
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