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27/5/2020
The three largest ports in Europe during the COVID-19 Pandemic
European ports, like many other businesses, have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog, we look at the three biggest ports in Europe where our customs specialists support importers and exporters daily. Port of Rotterdam Port of Rotterdam is reporting a slightly lower number of …
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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 …
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4/10/2021
Client Interview | Ricardo Pubben from Caroz
About Caroz Caroz is a specialist in 4PL and TMS solutions. The Caroz team manages and controls the logistical performance of clients in order to increase the operating result. With the 4PL services and TMS software solutions, Caroz also offers, since 2010, a very advanced control tower. Ricardo …
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20/10/2021
Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes
When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …
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22/11/2021
Meet Our People: Customs Support International Customs and Compliance Director Nicolas Collart
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 Nicolas Collart , International Customs and Compliance Director at Customs Support Group. Who are you? My name is Nicolas Collart, and I …
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30/12/2021
Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021
In 2022 more changes are coming, especially on the United Kingdom side. Follow the news section on our website and our Company LinkedIn Page to stay updated. It is no surprise that many of the stories in our Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021 connect with Brexit. Please find the top 10 below in …
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19/1/2022
Four Reasons Why You Should Get AEO Certified
AEO stands for Authorised Economic Operator and is an internationally recognised quality mark indicating that your role within the international supply chain is secure and your procedures and customs controls are compliant and efficient. The EU implemented the AEO program in 2008 to ensure supply …
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2/2/2022
AEO in the Netherlands Today
Compared to other EU countries, The Netherlands has the highest number of AEO certificates relative to the size of the country - Germany is 9 times larger, France is 13 times larger, and Italy is 7 times bigger than the Netherlands. If we look at the type of licenses per type per EU country close …
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14/7/2023
Fête de la Fédération – Importing Traditional French foods
Salmon en papillote Translated, this means “salmon in parchment”. To cook this simple but tasty dish, you wrap your salmon in parchment (or tin foil) with some sliced vegetables, fennel, dill, lemon, and some olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes so the juices mix. That’s it! If you are importing …
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28/8/2020
Belgium Customs Prepares for Brexit
Customs authorities across the European Union, and also in the United Kingdom, have been working hard on finding thousands of additional people. When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union on December 31st, there will be a huge increase in customs documents that have to be processed, checked …