How to import from China to UK

20 September 2021 – China is the joint number one territory that Britain imports from, accounting for 12% of imports. Here is what you need to do if you want to import from China For the UK, the desire to import goods from China is vast. China was the joint-first biggest single country that the…

UK government to blame for Brexit delays, says logistics sector

20 September 2021 – It is UK government “unreadiness” that is the source of further delays to Brexit customs procedure implementation, while associations, brokers, forwarders, ports, and retailers are “ready”. Last week the UK government announced that it would further delay the implementation of export health certificates, phytosanitary (SPS) certificates and safety and security declarations…

Over 2,000 hauliers fined for arriving at border without correct export documents after transition

1 September 2021 – More than 2,000 hauliers were fined for not having the correct export documentation in the four months following the end of the transition period. The UK completed its departure from the EU’s single market and customs union on New Year’s Eve, meaning exporters had to comply with new rules to continue…

HOW THE CONTAINER SHIPPING PROCESS WORKS (CANADA)

16 August 2021 – A Comprehensive Guide On The Working Process Of Container Shipping In Canada Canadian imports and exports are heavily reliant on container shipping. With this mechanism in place, individuals and businesses that are into eCommerce can move goods from Canada to other countries across the globe, and vice-versa. Venturing into this industry…

DHL Express to hire 40% more export compliance officers in Malaysia

20 July 2021 – DHL Express has planned to increase its workforce by 40% at its Asia Pacific Export Compliance Centre (APECC) in Malaysia by year-end. The global leading express service provider said APECC plays a pivotal role in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance are aligned with global standards. “More than a million shipments pass through…

EU-UK: A new relationship

28 June 2021 – The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement On 24 December 2020, the EU and the UK reached an agreement on the terms of their relationship following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) formally entered into force on 1 May 2021 and provides for zero tariffs and zero…

RCEP could be ratified on Jan 1: ministry

22 June 2021 – The Ministry of Commerce expects the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement – signed by Cambodia and 14 other countries in November – to enter into force on January 1. Ratification of the trade deal is expected to open up more new markets as well as upgrade the Kingdom’s value chains…

Stiff compliance, flash sale ban in draft norms for e-commerce firms

22 June 2021 – Govt proposes appointing chief compliance officer, nodal contact person mandatory for companies The Centre is planning fresh guidelines for e-commerce companies, including appointment of a chief compliance officer, giving preference to the sale of locally produced goods, mandatory registration of e-tailers with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),…