United Kingdom

Following the delay of EU foodstuff customs clearance requirements in July, further regulations surrounding labelling have now also been delayed.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8th September 2022. During her 70-year reign, Her Majesty the Queen was integral in maintaining and improving international relations, which greatly contributed to some of the trade partnerships and allegiances that have shaped our trading landscape globally.  

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Ireland has been in limbo between the UK and the EU ever since Brexit, with the small country remaining inside both customs territories. The Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs the region’s customs clearance requirements, was created to keep trade moving and avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

However, the Protocol has been subject to criticism due to the complications that it imposes on businesses, which have prevented trade and caused political unrest.