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14/6/2022
The History of the Dutch Customs Authority
Convooien and Licenten The Dutch word for Customs is Douane. The origin of this word can be found in Latin, where the word doane means toll building. The Customs Authority is the oldest governmental agency in the Netherlands. On 14 June 1597, a resolution by the Staten Generaal, which was what …

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2/2/2022
What Types of Authorised Economic Operator Licences Are There?
But, did you know that there is more than 1 type of AEO license, depending on how you trade? In the European Union there are 2 types of AEO licences to apply for: Customs Simplifications (AEOC) The Authorised Economic Operator C (AEOC) license is issued to businesses that prove customs compliance, …

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16/8/2022
Spotlight On: Felixstowe
But how much does Britain’s premier port do, and why was it chosen to be the Customs Support HQ for the UK and Ireland? Find out in this article. The Port of Felixstowe The Port of Felixstowe manages approximately 48% of all sea freight imports for the UK, processing: More than 4,000,000 TEU …

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6/10/2022
Spotlight on: Waterford
But how much does the Port of Waterford contribute to Irish supply chains? Find out in this article. The Port of Waterford The Port of Waterford manages significant volumes of cargo every year, including: More than 50,000 TEUs (twenty-foot-equivalent units). Over 1,660,000 tonnes of bulk products. …

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17/8/2022
Connected Customs: the benefits of end-to-end customs clearance
Connecting both ends of the process Have you ever struggled with getting documents for customs clearance in time, or had to relay queries between the supplier/buyer/agent so that clearance can be completed? Using end-to-end customs clearance agents removes that inefficiency for you. Once the …

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24/11/2022
Meet Our People: Róisín Cussen
Who are you? Hi!! I’m Róisín Cussen, the Operations Manager of CSG in Waterford, which is in the southeast of Ireland, and where I live with my husband and 2 teenage kids. My background is in marketing and event management, which I worked in for 20 years before COVID19 influenced the industry. I …

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29/11/2023
Meet Our People: Jocelyn Burke
In this edition, we are excited to present Jocelyn Burke, who is our compliance manager at Customs Support Waterford . Join us as Jocelyn shares her experience and insights in this article. Who are you? I’m Jocelyn Burke, the compliance manager here in Waterford. I joined the team here three years …
