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28/9/2020
Workshop Incoterms 2020: 3 November 2020
This workshop was specifically developed for employees who are involved in international trade and customs related activities on a regular/daily base. Therefore, the workshop is particularly relevant and suitable for (transport)planners and professionals in finance, administration and commerce. The …
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14/10/2020
Faulty EUR.1 Certificates from Vietnam temporarily allowed
On August 1st the Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union entered into effect. The Belgian Customs Authority has issued a warning concerning EUR.1 certificates from Vietnam. The Customs Authority has found that EUR.1 certificates issued by the Vietnamese Customs Authorities do not …
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15/6/2020
REX System Transition Period ends June 30th
The REX IT system has been developed by the European Commission. The Member States of the European Union, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) beneficiary countries, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) can use the system. According to the European Commission, the REX system is: a …
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22/7/2020
Experience the Supply Chain Aftermovie 2019
The region Venlo-Venray is not only one of the biggest logistics hotspots in The Netherlands, it is also one of Europe’s most desired distribution locations. Within this region, there is a strong partnership between logistics companies, governmental agencies and educational institutes. Last year …
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15/9/2020
Incoterms Explained: Cost and Freight (CFR)
When goods are bought or sold Cost and Freight (CFR) it means that the Seller is responsible for the delivery of the goods to a ship and loading the goods onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for any customs export documentation and export licences if needed. Also, the seller is …
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25/9/2020
After Brexit: Simplified Import Procedures in the United Kingdom
When the transition period ends on December 31st 2020, the United Kingdom will no longer be a part of the European Union. As there is no Trade Agreement yet in place, the exact customs procedures and processes are not yet known. Importing Standard Goods British Customs has a temporary simplified …
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8/1/2020
Incoterms 2020 now in effect – What are the main changes?
The Incoterms were first introduced in 1930 and have been facilitating global trade ever since. Every ten years they are revised and updated. The Main Changes in Incoterms 2020 1. Delivery at Terminal (DAT) is now Delivered Place Unloaded (DPU) The term delivery at terminal often caused confusion, …
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27/5/2020
The three largest ports in Europe during the COVID-19 Pandemic
European ports, like many other businesses, have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog, we look at the three biggest ports in Europe where our customs specialists support importers and exporters daily. Port of Rotterdam Port of Rotterdam is reporting a slightly lower number of …
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4/10/2021
Client Interview | Ricardo Pubben from Caroz
About Caroz Caroz is a specialist in 4PL and TMS solutions. The Caroz team manages and controls the logistical performance of clients in order to increase the operating result. With the 4PL services and TMS software solutions, Caroz also offers, since 2010, a very advanced control tower. Ricardo …
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20/10/2021
Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes
When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …