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5/6/2020
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Freight
Last week we updated you on the impact of COVID-19 on ocean freight and the effect it has on the three largest ports in Europe. This week we cover air freight. As countries went into lockdown, and borders were closed, the airline industry came to a screeching halt. Many countries closed their …
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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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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 …
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23/5/2019
Import Documents you (may) need for Export
In our last article on export documents , we described the different types of export documents, such as the EX-A , the EU-A , the T2L , the COM-A and T2LF documents. In this article, we will guide you through some important import-related documents you might need when you want to export your …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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8/7/2020
The Effects of COVID-19 on shipping via air and ocean
In most countries in Europe and in parts of the United States the measures that were taken to battle the spread of COVID-19 are being lifted. This means that business is getting back to (a new) normal. It has been a tough period for many supply chains, with production facilities grinding to a halt …
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4/3/2020
What is a EUR-MED, and when do I need one?
In an earlier blogpost on import- and export documents we explained what a EUR1 Certificate is. Where the EUR1 certificate is a Certificate of Origin of sorts, the EUR-MED is a EUR1 of sorts. What is a EUR-MED? A EUR-MED is a certificate that can be used to move goods between countries of the …
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2/4/2020
Limited Fiscal Representation and Why CMR’s Are So Important
Improve Your Cash Flow When a foreign business conducts economic activities in the Netherlands, like importing goods , they need to adhere to the administrative obligations of the Dutch VAT laws. This Value Added Tax (VAT), 21 per cent for most goods, needs to be paid when you import goods into …
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18/3/2020
Covid19 Update: Possible free movement of goods. Thank you!
Coronavirus has a huge impact on our global society. Different countries have different levels of measures that are being taken to prevent further outbreak. Italy has taken the strongest measures, the country is in lockdown. In Europe, countries like France and Spain are also in a state of …
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3/6/2022
Importing New Ship Locks for the Terneuzen Canal From China
Terneuzen lies in Zeeland in the southwest of the Netherlands and is part of the North Sea Port. The Terneuzen canal, which runs from Terneuzen to Gent, is an important shipping route. Ships need to go through locks in Terneuzen to enter the canal. To increase the capacity of the locks and to allow …