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21/10/2020
Customs Support Supports the Dennie Lockefeer Chair
In January 2019 Dennie Lockefeer, the then 42-year-old CCO of the Van Moer Logistics, died after a tragic car accident. Dennie Lockefeer was loved and respected in the Port of Antwerp. He was a specialist and innovator when it comes to inland navigation. As CCO he was responsible for building out …
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28/10/2020
Meet Our People: Customs Support Brexit Team Leader Miguel Navarro
In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people that are always ready to assist you and help you import or export your goods without worries. Next up in this series is …
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22/7/2020
Experience the Supply Chain Aftermovie 2019
The region Venlo-Venray is not only one of the biggest logistics hotspots in The Netherlands, it is also one of Europe’s most desired distribution locations. Within this region, there is a strong partnership between logistics companies, governmental agencies and educational institutes. Last year …
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23/12/2021
Brexit: Upcoming Changes in Border Control in the United Kingdom
We are on the brink of another critical moment in the Brexit timeline. As of January 1st 2022, the British Government will take the following steps in their phased approach to border control and trade between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Import Declarations The most significant change …
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12/6/2020
UK Logistics Firms to Change Post-Brexit Customs Procedures [Updated]
This article has been updated with the announcement by Michael Gove on the transition period and the three-phased implementation on border checks. Brexit will make trading more complex. There will be a border with checks and procedures that have not been there before. These additional procedures …
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22/1/2020
Brexit is Near. Negotiations to Start.
January 31st is getting closer. At 11:00 pm the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union. Will Big Ben chime in celebration of Brexit? It was wat Boris Johnson had hoped, but the bells are in repair and have no clappers. Putting them back to chime for Brexit could cost almost 6000.000 …
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15/10/2020
Brexit Deal Talks Extended With One Month
Until recently there were tensions in the negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The tensions arose when Boris Johnson decided to launch his Internal Market Bill . The bill goes against the Brexit Agreement that is the basis for the current negotiations. Another Month of …
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26/1/2022
Brexit Update: Companies Still Struggling With GVMS
The Goods Vehicle Movement Service is a customs system of the British Customs Authority designed to speed up clearances of vehicles arriving from the EU by allowing pre-lodgement of the manifest. When goods are shipped from China, there is ample time to process documents and clear shipments. The …
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31/1/2023
How will strikes on the 1st February affect customs?
Who will be striking? The strike has been arranged by the Public and Commercial Services ( PCS ) Union over pay increases due to the cost-of-living crisis. Following months of smaller strikes for different sectors, their members will now strike together in one of the largest civil strike in recent …
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Case
3/8/2023
Transvenlo Case Study I Post-Brexit
Tell us about Transvenlo Transvenlo is a logistics company in Venlo , The Netherlands, which has been trading since 1979. As the only Benelux member of the UK-based Palletforce network and a provider of distribution throughout the EU, we have a focus on road freight and organise several …