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14/9/2021
Acquisition of Tournebize Strengthens Presence in France
As an authorized customs agent since 1996, Tournebize is well established and has an essential role in the French transport and logistics sector. The specialist in customs formalities, advice and training has optimized customs procedures for many clients over the years by providing consultation and …

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12/7/2022
Customs Support strengthens European presence with acquisition of Portmade Group
Customs Support, the number one digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Portunes, better known as Portmade. With this acquisition Customs Support emphasizes the importance of broad customs knowledge and local presence with strategic offices close-by clients in the most …

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14/3/2024
Meet Our People: Anke Huijs
In this edition, we are excited to present Anke Huijs, who is our manager for customs and compliance for The Netherlands. Join us as Anke shares her experience and insights in this article. Who are you? My name is Anke and I was born and raised in a small village near Venlo, in Limburg in the …

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3/6/2021
The Importance of Measuring Gas in Confined Spaces
Measuring gas in shipping containers is very important, but there many other confined spaces that should be checked for dangerous gasses. Most dangerous gasses can not be seen, and some also can’t be smelled. The Hallmarks of a Confined Space Very much like a shipping container, most confined …

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27/9/2019
Releasing Non-Union Goods into Free Circulation
How Do You Bring Goods into Free Circulation? There is a standard process for releasing goods for Free Circulation in the EU: 1. Goods are shipped to the EU and taken off the vessel or aircraft. They can be stored temporarily until European Customs Authorities have completed import clearance . 2. …

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22/3/2024
Spotlight On: Moerdijk
The Port of Moerdijk The Port of Moerdijk is the fourth busiest port in The Netherlands, and the second busiest container port – facilitating over 19,000 jobs through direct and indirect employment within the This important logistical hub facilitates trading by sea, inland waterway, rail, and …

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15/1/2020
What is Customs Transit?
Transit, both internal and external Storage in free zones and customs warehouses Specific use: temporary admission and end-use Processing, both inward and outward This blog handles the first of the four special procedures: Transit. What is Customs Transit? Customs transit is the procedure that …

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20/5/2020
Surveillance Documents not needed for iron-, steel-, & aluminum items
The regulations were implemented by the European Commission to protect the metal industry in Europe against price drops after a strong rise in imports of metal products combined with a strong decrease in the export of metal products. Regulations Not Extended Surveillance documents are no longer …

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2/2/2024
The Difference Between the Country of Origin and Preferential Origin
What do we mean by “origin” when importing goods? When you are bringing in a shipment, the word “origin” can be used in many different contexts. For shippers and freight companies, origin usually means the country or port which the goods are being shipped from. For example, a shipment of goods can …

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4/1/2024
Customs Support Announce New CEO
Stepping into this new year, John brings with him a deep experience in scaling businesses for growth to take Customs Support to new heights, building on the strong foundation we have established over the years. As we embark on this exciting chapter, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to …
