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All Your Questions About EORI Numbers and CDS Answered

From 1st October, all import declarations in the UK must be processed through the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS). From 1st April 2023, export declarations will no longer be accepted on the old Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system, either.

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CDS
EORI
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Meet The People: Nicola Haynes

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 who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Nicola Haynes, who is a senior customs consultant in the UK.

Nicola Haynes
MeetOurPeople
United Kingdom
WeAreCustomsSupport
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Speeding Through Customs: Crossing European borders with F1

As another Formula 1 season ends, teams move their cars, parts, and equipment back to base before they are worked on for the 2023 season. This also signifies the end of another busy operation for transport companies all over the world.

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Export
Import
Transit
United Kingdom
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Spotlight on: Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the home of the Gateway to Europe and the largest port in Europe: The Port of Rotterdam. The total surface area of the port is more than 12,600 hectares. It is the biggest Port outside of Asia and a top ten Container port worldwide.

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Harbour
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
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EU Centralised Clearances: An Evolution

Digitalisation is changing how companies and industries worldwide perform, leading to a customs clearance evolution.

EU Centralised Clearances: an Evolution (Evolution, from Ape to Technology)
Centralised Clearances
Digital
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Meet Our People: Róisín Cussen

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 who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Róisín Cussen, who is the Operations Manager in Waterford, Ireland.

Róisín Cussen
Ireland
MeetOurPeople
WeAreCustomsSupport
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The Internet of Things and customs

As companies and governments work to achieve net-zero carbon, communicate more effectively, and protect people’s data, technology is rapidly advancing around the world, the customs industry is also making strides in innovation.

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CDS
Digital
United Kingdom
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Spotlight on: Waterford

Boasting a rail connection and congestion free roads, compared to other ports, the Port of Waterford is considered “the greenest, most direct route to Europe” from Ireland. It is also the home of Customs Support in Ireland, where we operate a 24/7 customs clearance service.

Spotlight on Waterford
Ireland
Office Spotlight
Waterford
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Is It Important To Get Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status?

The trust mark has been adopted by traders and logistics service providers around the globe. But, how important is it for you to get AEO status? And what are the benefits? The benefits of AEO status depend on the type of business you are conducting and the type of licence you acquire.

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AEO
United Kingdom
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Celebrating European Day of Languages at Customs Support

This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

Language
Germany
Ireland
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
WeAreCustomsSupport