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How the single EU customs territory currently works The EU is a single market, allowing for the free movement of goods between its member states. Goods that have completed an import clearance into free circulation one country can be transported and sold to another one without completing further …

But what do freeports do, and how will they contribute to Britain’s future? Find out in this article. What are freeports? A freeport is a type of Free Economic Zone (FEZ), which provides preferential trading conditions for companies that are located within them. These can be reduced import duty …

Following a demand for a solution from the Northern Irish Government, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed a solution: the Northern Ireland Bill. This is a piece of UK legislation that is intended to alter the Northern Ireland Protocol and support businesses on both sides of the border. …

Whilst CDS is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight ( CHIEF)  system so that it can more data can be processed and harvested efficiently, it is also bringing with it more reporting and compliance capabilities. Part of this is the addition of more secure deferment and direct …

The Port of Calais The Port of Calais is one of the biggest in France, and the busiest crossing point with the UK. In 2022, nearly 38 million tonnes were processed through the port. True to its origins as a little fishing village, one of the main cargoes of Calais Port is fish. In 2022, more than …

Port Support - where it all started In 1999, our founders were working as a back-office service for the independent shipbrokers Slavenburg & Huijser, who are still around today. The service that they provided surrounded customs for shipowners, including customs clearance , generating manifests, …

What are the challenges of international fresh food supply? Health is the number one priority when it comes to fresh food. We, as consumers, need to know that the food we buy isn’t going to make us unwell. Any problems that arise also need to be traceable so that potential epidemics can be locked …

The automotive industry is more than just cars and other vehicles Although cars are sold internationally, this is a very small part of how the automotive industry works with regards to customs. The largest parts of what we do at Customs Support are before and after the assembly of the vehicle. …

Humanitarian shipments to Türkiye are exempt from permits Vehicles that are carrying aid to Türkiye are not required to have journey authorisation, nor are drivers required to have a work visa. Additionally, there is no need for you to have commercial documents accompanying your goods when they are …

What is meant by “traditional” and “alternative” energy?  “Traditional fuels” refers to fossil fuels: coal, oil, and gas. “Alternative energy” refers to fuels that do not take up resources from the Earth or harm the environment. Examples of this are wind, solar, and tidal energy.  Human-amplified …