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3/6/2022
Importing New Ship Locks for the Terneuzen Canal From China
Terneuzen lies in Zeeland in the southwest of the Netherlands and is part of the North Sea Port. The Terneuzen canal, which runs from Terneuzen to Gent, is an important shipping route. Ships need to go through locks in Terneuzen to enter the canal. To increase the capacity of the locks and to allow …

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28/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Place (DAP)
The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …

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6/3/2023
How Export Controls Work in the European Union
What is meant by “export controls” and why are they important? Export controls refers to the supervision of dual-use and military goods. “Dual use” refers to goods, software, and technology that is used for civilian purposes, but could also benefit military or terrorist organisations. Due to the …

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19/12/2024
Navigating the Holyhead Closure
Due to severe weather damage from Storm Darragh, Holyhead Port is temporarily closed for urgent repairs and is expected to remain closed until at least 15 January 2025. HMRC is collaborating with Holyhead Port, maritime carriers, and Border Force to manage the situation. As your trusted customs …

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4/2/2025
HMRC's Modernising Authorisations Project
On January 29, 2025, HMRC announced a significant update regarding the Modernising Authorisations (MA) project. After a comprehensive review prompted by the government's public spending audit, HMRC Borders and Trade has decided to close the MA project. This decision means that the anticipated new …
