3 March 2021 – How the French interact with the UK over the next few years is important. How are their politicians thinking? An aspect rarely reported in the UK is that they are worried, and this is likely to make them difficult partners. Understanding their worries should help British politicians to shape our own…
Following an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 on EU customs rules, from 1 January 2021 it will be possible to declare goods up to €150 with a simplified customs declaration. The existing VAT exemption for goods up to 22 € will thus be abolished – the popular shipments from China with the label “Gift, 10$”…
By Stuart Todd Jan 14 2020 / Lloyds Loading List SNCF’s objective to attain a break-even position by 2022 has been dealt a severe blow by a prolonged strike that could hasten a disposal of assets at France’s state railway, including the partial sale of its freight transport and logistics arm Geodis. In an interview…
Oct 21 2019 / UKHAULIER With the question of whether the UK will leave the EU without a ‘deal’ or not still in a state of flux operators and drivers need to be conscious of the procedures and documents to be in place in the event of ‘no deal’, on October 31 or on a…
By Guy Faulconbridge Oct 16 2019 / Reuters LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s border risks being snarled up in a no-deal Brexit because as few as 30 percent of traders are prepared, the European Union would introduce controls and organised crime groups would exploit weaknesses, the National Audit Office said. The United Kingdom is…
By Ben Bidwell Sep 26 2019 / Global Trade Daily Transatlantic tariffs came closer to reality in recent months after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed tariffs on a list of products from the European Union (EU). Unfortunately, even if you’ve already gone through something similar with goods imported from China, the same strategy…
By Paul Hardy/ Richard Bonnar/ Valerijus Ostrovskis Aug 2 2019 / Mondaq Welcome to the latest issue of Boardroom Brexit, covering developments since the election of Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party and, as a consequence, his replacement of Theresa May as the UK’s new prime minister. In this issue we: outline the…
Shipping line Maersk has launched a digital customs clearance platform, to help customers deal with complex shipping regulations. It claims to be the first container shipping company to offer the service. By Steve Garnsey Various rules must be followed to ensure traded goods enter and exit a country legally. But if a delay occurs, the entire…
AP Moller – Maersk has launched a digital customs clearance platform for seven European countries, which claims to be an industry first, with an expand the system globally by year end. Marcus Hand Editor, Seatrade Maritime News As it seeks to streamline the trade processes around container shipping Maersk is taking customs clearance online –…
From the near pinnacle of a customs union, the old East African Community (EAC) came crashing down in 1977. Why? Political differences between the erstwhile leaders and perceptions around unfair distribution of the benefits and costs of regional integration halted the momentum. Through rebirth and enlargement, though, the new EAC has again risen to great…
