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29/9/2021
The eCMR. Another step toward digitalising supply chains
A CMR waybill contains all the relevant information about a road freight shipment. It is the agreement between the shipper, the carrier, and the receiver. It regulates liability, damages, and compensation. For a long time, the logistics industry was one of the biggest fans of paper. Everything …

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21/3/2019
The Benefits of an AEO Certified Customs Agent
Companies that want to become Authorized Economic Operators have to meet a wide range of criteria. They have to comply with customs legislation and taxation rules, they can’t have a criminal history related to their business, they need to keep appropriate records and be financially solvent. Their …

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4/8/2022
Five Checkpoints of Great Customs Consultancy
In this article, we will cover the 5 key areas that a great customs consultancy service will provide. 1: Deep customs expertise A good customs consultant will be able to give you an overview, but a great customs consultant will have in-depth knowledge of customs clearance and compliance – as well …

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3/7/2019
Exporting: The key elements of a commercial invoice
One of the documents you need to provide to the Customs Authority when you want to export goods is a Commercial Invoice. In this blog post, we will take you through such an invoice and list all the elements that have to be on it. Who’s Selling? The invoice needs to show the official registered name …

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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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16/1/2023
Interim operational customs support
Can you give us an overview of what interim operational customs support is? Interim operational customs support is where we work inside your operation. Whether it’s processing import and export declarations, managing bonded licences and inventory, raising transit forms, working with HS …

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7/8/2023
Meet Our People: Dan Culverhouse
In this edition, we are excited to present Dan Culverhouse, who joins Customs Support today as the managing director for the UK & Ireland. Dan has worked across Europe and Asia in supply chains, optimising processes and systems to enable growth. Join us as he shares his insights and plans for the …

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28/6/2022
Meet Our People: Gary Harrold
Who are you? Hi! I’m Gary, and I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years now. The bulk of my career has been in customs clearance, mostly within freight forwarding companies. I started with UKCS – a company that was acquired by Customs Support – shortly after they launched in 2014, seizing the …

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19/7/2023
Meet Our People: Hannah Holland
In this edition, we are excited to present Hannah Holland, our exceptional marketing officer for the United Kingdom. Join us as we delve into her insights, expertise and the creative force she brings to the Customs Support team. Who are you? Hi! I’m Hannah and I am the marketing officer for the …

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24/6/2022
Meet Our People: Ian Barker
Who are you? Hi! I’m Ian Barker, the director of standard brokerage operations for Customs Support in the UK – working out of our Felixstowe branch . I’ve been in the logistics industry for over 30 years now, working in management roles across warehousing and transport depots, key accounts, freight …
