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2/2/2021
Trade Deals Around the World: February Edition
A country that was in the news a lot the past month was China, which intends to expand its number of trade deals, while in the meantime having trouble fulfilling its commitments to the United States. But we start off with the United Kingdom again. For the United Kingdom, January 2021 has been the …
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17/2/2021
Beware! Transit Document Process in France Now Manual
From Automated to Manual The new procedure instated by the French Customs Authority unfortunately no longer allows digital processing of T documents. The Customs Authority launched a new system called Delta T in which all T documents need to be created manually. The processing of T documents by …
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3/3/2021
Customs Support Advises NOT to use the Incoterm DDP
Delivery Duty Paid When goods are bought or sold “Delivery Duty Paid” (DDP) it means that the Seller delivers the goods to a place previously agreed to by the seller and the buyer. This can be any location. The agreed place of delivery (e.g. Rotterdam, Venlo, etc.) needs to be specifically named. …
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5/3/2021
Trade Deals Around the World: March Edition
In this edition, the main players are the European Unions, the United Kingdom, the United States and China. The United Kingdom and the European Union We are a little over 2 months into Brexit and things are not going as well as most businesses were hoping for. The New York Times reports on …
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9/3/2021
Meet Our People: Customs Declarant Bauke van Eldik
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 Customs Support Declarant Bauke van Eldik . Who Are You? My name is Bauke van Eldik, I am 50 years old and I live in Venray with my …
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17/3/2021
The Importance of Measuring Gas in Shipping Containers
These numbers are important because 20% of the containers contain hazardous gases. Depending on the cargo, a wide range of off-gassing production chemicals, sterilants, and fumigants in these containers potentially pose a serious threat to transport workers, warehouse employees, and customs …
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18/3/2021
Customs Support broadens Safety and Degassing services with acquisition of GOC Rotterdam
GOC, located in Rotterdam - The Netherlands, is specialised in gas measurement and degassing in confined spaces. With a team of certified gas measurement experts, they currently measure around 30.000 containers annually and scan for more than 300 noxious gases. GOC is mainly active in the Port of …
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29/3/2021
The Suez Canal Blockade and the Effect on Your Supply Chain
An hour ago, the blockade was lifted and shipping through the Suez Canal could be restarted. The vessel was blocking the canal, and no ships could go through. With 10% of the world’s cargo moving through the Suez Canal, this is a big problem. Over 200 ships are waiting to go through the canal. …
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31/3/2021
Customs Support Advises Fiscal Representation for Companies Importing from the UK
Postpone Paying VAT When Importing Companies registered in the Netherlands can postpone paying VAT when importing goods into the Netherlands. Registering your company in the Netherlands can mean more administrative hassle than you want. Fortunately, there are other ways to still benefit from …
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8/4/2021
Trade Deals Around the World: April Edition
In this edition, the leading players are the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and China. You can find a round-up of other trade agreement news at the bottom of this page. The European Union and Australia The European Union is stepping up its climate efforts. The European …