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13/6/2023
Christmas Deliveries Made Possible by Customs Support
How far in advance do companies order Christmas stock? Generally, companies like to get all their goods in by the start of November so that they’re ready to be distributed to stores in time. If there are delays like there have been over the last couple of years for lockdowns and other issues, then …
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12/7/2023
Spotlight On: Antwerp
The history of the Port of Antwerp Although the modern-day Port of Antwerp was established in 1811 with the construction of the Bonaparte Dock , the area has been used as a port since the second century. It was given its name using a combination of “anda” and “werpum”, which translates into “at …
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26/7/2023
Duty Management and Customs Warehousing
How do you define “duty management”? Duty management refers to the application of customs regimes which help you to improve your finances surrounding duty spending. This is done by identifying which functions can provide you with economic value and then implementing them into your supply chain. The …
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8/8/2023
Spotlight On: Venlo
The Port of Venlo Unlike the neighbouring ports, Antwerp or Rotterdam , the Port of Venlo is not a deep-sea location. However, the port does work with both of these ports by way of inland barge, transporting both bulk and containerised cargoes. Alongside the barge terminal are Venlo’s three rail …
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11/8/2023
Incoterms2020: What Are The Risks?
What is an incoterm? International commercial terms (incoterms) are a standardised set of trading rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce , which are designed to highlight the responsibilities and risks of the seller and buyer when trading goods. The latest set of incoterms was …
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16/8/2023
Meet Our People: Ton van Grinsven
In this edition, we are excited to present Ton van Grinsven, a previous co-owner of Customs Support, who has been working as director of international business development for over 20 years with the company. Join us as he shares his comprehensive career and some of the history of Customs Support …
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22/8/2023
Finnish customs make EORI numbers mandatory from September
What is the difference between a business ID and an EORI? When completing an import declaration or export clearance , you need to include an ID number on the declaration so that customs can affiliate the entry with your business. Until now, your business identity number has been enough, regardless …
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24/8/2023
Importing Your Banana Split
First, the star of the show: the humble banana Cut it lengthways, and lie it on either side of your plate. All the ingredients go between these two halves to “split” this banana. As a plant and a food product, you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that a phytosanitary certificate is required for …
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8/11/2023
Meet Our People: Roy Hendrix
In this edition, we are excited to present Roy Hendrix, who is our QESH manager working out of Customs Support Venlo , in the Netherlands. Roy works with our teams to optimise our procedures relating to quality, environment, safety, and health. Join us as Roy shares his experience with Customs …
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29/6/2020
European contingency measure wooden packaging expires on 30 June 2020
In order to prevent the spread of harmful organisms via wooden packaging material from China, European contingency measures have been in place since 2013. Consignments of natural stone or steel products with wooden packaging material are selected for a physical inspection at an approved inspection …