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27/6/2024
NCTS 5 and Authorised Reference Numbers
What is an authorised consignor? During an export transit clearance in the UK, the standard procedure is that the T1 form is raised on NCTS and the document is then printed at the border on presentation of the shipment. However, an authorised consignor can issue the document at the loading …

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17/7/2024
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A full spectrum of customs services A full service means that we do it all when it comes to your supply chain customs and compliance. You can rely on Customs Support for: Customs clearance Whether you need export clearances , import declarations , or transit forms , we provide these services …

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16/7/2024
Introducing Felixstowe’s new container booking system: CBS
What is the new Container Booking System (CBS) in Felixstowe? The Container Booking System (CBS) replaced the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) in Felixstowe on Monday 15th July. VBS was introduced in 2007, whereby a certain number of appointments were released every hour to prevent congestion. With …

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5/7/2024
Spotlight On: Liverpool
The Port of Liverpool The Port of Liverpool is situated on both sides of the River Mersey and provides the only ocean access to the Manchester Canal. There are two container terminals in the Port of Liverpool: Seaforth Container Terminal and Liverpool2. The latter was launched in 2016 in response …

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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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6/1/2021
How to Export Goods From the EU to the UK
How to Export Goods From the EU to the UK If you want to transport goods from the European Union to the United Kingdom you now need to export them. For this, you need to have a European Union EORI number. An EORI number is a registration and identification number for businesses that want to import …

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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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10/6/2020
Incoterms Explained: Free on Board (FOB)
Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for arranging and paying for transportation to the ship and is also responsible for loading the goods onto the ship. The risk used to transfer to the buyer when the goods go over the rail of the ship. This was confusing as the risk would …

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15/12/2020
Incoterms Explained: Ex Works (EXW)
Risks and Costs for the Seller There is no risk and cost for the seller in getting the goods delivered to the buyer. The seller is not even responsible for loading the goods when they are picked up. The seller has to properly pack and label the goods and get them ready for shipment. Risks and Costs …

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18/1/2022
Anti-Dumping Duties: All You Need to Know
Many products and materials are produced by different companies in different countries, both inside and outside of the European Union. In regions that have, for example, lower labour rates, it is possible to produce these goods at a far lower cost than inside the European Union and thus sell them …
