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The Digital Frontier: A UK Perspective on 'Levelling-Up' Customs

The UK is investing in its systems and infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, and the digitalisation of your supply chain is now more important than ever. But, where are the upgrades being implemented, and what will this mean for you?

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United Kingdom
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Meet Our People: Andy Holdcroft

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Andy Holdcroft, who is the financial director for the UK, based in Felixstowe.

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Meet Our People: Gavin Osborn

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Gavin Osborn, who is the managing executive at Rochester in Felixstowe.

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The Impact of Freeports in the UK

Following Brexit, the UK announced the creation of eight freeports to open trade opportunities, provide jobs, encourage innovation and boost the economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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Digital
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Meet Our People: Charlie Dawson

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Charlie Dawson, who is the business development manager for Ireland, based in Waterford.

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Ireland
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US Drops Tariff for UK Whiskey Makers

UK whiskey makers are expected to increase exports to the US, following the removal of a 25% duty rate that was imposed by President Donald Trump in 2019.

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United States
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Meet Our People: Andrew Holden

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Andrew Holden, who is the UK office manager in Llanelli, Wales.

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United Kingdom
Wales
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Connected Customs: the benefits of end-to-end customs clearance

Are you an importer or exporter? Does your movement use the GVMS system, a T1 form, or maybe you are dealing with continuously ambiguous circumstances for trading between two countries – such as between the UK and the Republic of Ireland? Having a customs agent that looks after your declarations at both origin and destination saves you hassle. Here is how you can benefit from end-to-end customs clearance services:

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Strikes set to disrupt UK supply chains across multiple sectors

The UK is the latest country to experience strikes, following on from the recent industrial action across Germany and other European countries. As with the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS), the strikes in the UK logistics sector are over wage disagreements amongst soaring inflation.

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Multimodal
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Spotlight On: Felixstowe

As one of the UK's largest port's, Felixstowe is at the heart of trade for Great Britain. It is also home to the Customs Support headquarters for the UK and Ireland, with over 120 customs declarants processing import and export clearances in Felixstowe every single day.

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