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24/11/2023
Customs Support Belgium
Tell us about digitalisation at Customs Support Belgium Most customs clearance agents only have one software that they use, which is better than doing manual declarations but it doesn’t make you a digital company. Even companies that are digital often only run at about 20-25% digitalisation. We …
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3/2/2023
The story of Portmade
100,000 Declarations Portmade started as the department that dealt with all services not directly related to the CMB Ships in the Port of Antwerp, the second largest container port in Europe. They took care of many different services for CMB Customers, like container logistics, arranging …
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14/6/2023
Meet Our People: Bee Newboult
Q: Tell us about yourself! Hello there! I'm Bee Newboult, the Group Brand and Communications Manager at Customs Support. My role revolves around crafting a compelling brand story that unites our diverse network and resonates with our clients worldwide. I strive to keep our clients informed, …
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28/6/2023
Electric Vehicles: All the Buzz in Global Trade
Wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles sparked by net-zero aims Since the first Conference of the Parties (COP1), held in Germany in 1995, members of the United Nations have collectively been researching and responding to climate change. Over the last decade, the urgency of the issue has been …
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17/10/2022
The Internet of Things and customs
From the recent evolution of CHIEF to the Customs Declaration Service (in the UK), through to the digital connection of end-to-end clearances , the progression of IT systems has revolutionised the process. But as investment continues to increase in infrastructure and customs technology, where …
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24/3/2023
A Digital-First Approach to Customs
What does digitalisation in customs mean to you? I think it’s a giant step forwards. When technology is making progress in all other sectors, we [the customs industry] can’t be sitting here doing declarations by hand anymore. In an accuracy-sensitive industry like ours, having the numbers, …
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28/3/2023
Improve the Efficiency of your Customs Operation
Periodically Review Your Customs Operations To ensure that processes move along with the market, it is a good idea to regularly carry out a quick self-assessment or have an external expert do a quick scan . Our consultants are always up to speed on the latest customs rules and regulations and …
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22/6/2023
EDI connections – Sharing Data Without Manual Input
The growth of digitalisation and data sharing across the logistics industry Advancements in technology and global connectivity have led to a growing use of digital solutions within supply chains over the last decade. This has been essential not only for increased volumes of physically traded goods …
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8/9/2023
Digitalisation in French Customs
The benefits of going paperless Reducing the amount of paper used in offices has been a concern for many businesses across the world due to climate change, despite it being a renewable resource. However, reducing paper manufacturing isn’t the only global benefit to going paperless. And, saving …
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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 …