Developers Jaynic have secured a £13.8m loan from lenders Fortwell Capital so that they can develop a 160,000 sq ft industrial unit in Suffolk Park. The demand for space in the area has accelerated the development of Suffolk… Read More »Jaynic to build 160,000 sq ft unit in Suffolk Park
Calculating your import duty and Vat is an essential step when deciding to buy goods from abroad. But have you considered that your duty rate could increase depending on where you are importing your goods from?… Read More »A guide to countervailing duty and anti-dumping duty
After a disagreement between the SNP and the U.K Government in September caused a disruption in planning, it has been announced that there will be 2 green freeports in Scotland. These are expected to be operational by… Read More »Plans approved for 2 green freeports in Scotland
The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) initiative began in the EU, in 2008, as a way to help simplify customs clearance procedures for those that had been proven compliant in their practices. Since then, the trust mark has… Read More »Is it important to get Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status?
Following the acquisition of UKCS by The Customs Support Group in October, our rebranding project is now underway – beginning with our headquarters in Felixstowe. Over the coming months, you will see the Customs Support logo and colours… Read More »The rebrand begins! UK Customs Solutions to become Customs Support Group
Northern Ireland continues to cause tensions post Brexit, with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) pressing for action if negotiations with the European Union do not present a solution for the complications with customs clearances surrounding the… Read More »DUP gives a deadline of 21st February to resolve Ireland Protocol
3 weeks after the real Brexit, delays continue at Dover and Calais as operators, hauliers and customs agents struggle to find a way to quickly and correctly process GVMS clearances. (If you aren’t clear on what the new processes are,… Read More »Queues in Dover and Calais over GVMS confusion
DP World continue to push forward with expansion at the Thames freeport. Following an announcement in November that the OASIS group will be taking on the long-term lease of a new 108,973 sq ft distribution hub… Read More »DP World announces a new 119,000 sq ft warehouse to be built as Thames freeport expansion continues
The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) became mandatory for all EU/GB road shipments this week in the latest phase of Brexit restrictions. (If you haven’t got all the info on the real Brexit, download our… Read More »Goods vehicle movement service causes chaos in the 1st week of the real Brexit
After a year of eased restrictions in 2021, the real Brexit is here. This next phase of regulations, Brexit 2.0, sees the removals of customs clearance safety nets for traders in the U.K. and progresses towards a… Read More »Brexit 2.0 is here!