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Freight association reiterates need for traders to get ready for EU trade rule changes
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging businesses engaged in visible trade between the UK and EU, and the freight and logistics companies that serve them, to fully prepare for rule changes that will take effect.
UK Haulage Situation
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The situation with regards to UK haulage and driver shortage continues to worsen day by day and is now at a critical stage. An update from Grange Shipping on the state of UK Haulage.
Brexit rules change again causing difficulties for food imports
/news/2021/09/brexit-rules-change-again-causing-difficulties-for-food-imports
A leading UK supermarket has warned there are difficult times ahead for food importers to the UK when the Brexit rules change once again.
Amended EU Exit Timelines
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The pandemic has had longer-lasting impacts on businesses than expected, so the Government has decided to delay further some elements of the new controls.
Felixstowe Port is considering turning away ships
/news/2021/10/felixstowe-port-considering-turning-away-ships
With only ten weeks to go until Christmas, the UK's largest container port, Felixstowe, is struggling to keep up with demand and, as a result, is potentially having to turn away ships if the situation doesn't improve.
Container lines expected to make huge profits worth $150 billion in 2021
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An independent researcher, Drewery, revised its projections of profits by container line to a gigantic high of US$150 billion for 2021, and the figure has been expressed as an 'eye-watering' figure.
No better time to use a Freight Forwarder
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This weekend’s news that many small importers are not prepared for January 1, 2022, when full import controls for goods from the EU will apply, means that there is no better time to use the services of a freight forwarder.
EU Export REX Requirements
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It is an absolute requirement of the FTA that any EU originating export to the UK in which the value of the shipment exceeds EUR6,000.00 requires the EU exporter to be registered in the REX system & quote their REX number on the sales invoice.
Applying groupage models for EU-GB import from 1st July 2022
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Ahead of the new import controls being introduced from July 2022, DEFRA has made available various resources around the groupage models that can be applied to consignments being imported from the European Union into Great Britain.
HMRC Announce further delays to the introduction of further border controls
/news/2022/04/hmrc-announce-further-delays-introduction-of-further-border-controls
After weeks of speculation, the Government has now made an official announcement delaying the introduction of further border controls.
Important changes have been made to the way you move goods in and out of Northern Ireland
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It is now crucial that ALL exporters and importers must have registered their GB and XI EORI numbers on the TSS system to trade.
Changes to safety and security declarations announced
/news/2022/06/changes-to-safety-and-security-declarations-announced
The Government has announced a raft of customs easements to support industry and improve flow at UK borders. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety & Security (S&S) facilitation, which will come into force from 1st July 2022.
Customs declaration service HMRC engagement with customs agents and importers
/news/2022/07/customs-declaration-service-hmrc-engagement-with-customs-agents-and-importers
HMRC has advised that CHIEF will be closed to new import declarations from the 30th September 2022.
Are you ready for the CDS changeover?
/news/2022/07/are-you-ready-for-the-cds-changeover
The UK's legacy customs system, Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight (CHIEF), is being replaced by Customs Declaration Service (CDS). CDS will handle all imports and exports arriving/departing the UK by land, air, or sea.
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
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A round up of Grange Shipping's opening hours over the festive period and in to the new year.
TOM - The border Target Operating Model and what it means
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The new border Target Operating Model is set to be progressively introduced from October 2023. Get to know what this means for your import business.
Border Target Operating Model - Update August 2023
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HM Gov have released their final Border Target Operating Model which is now due to be progressively introduced from the end of January 2024.
CDS: UK Government Delays Full Implementation
/news/2023/09/uk-government-delays-full-implementation-of-new-customs-declaration-service-adopts-phased-approach
In a significant development for UK exporters, the government has announced a delay in the full implementation of the new Customs Declaration Service.
Christmas Departure Dates 2023
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Final departure dates for Imports and Exports in 2023.
Charity Roundup 2023
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A roundup of the fantastic charities we're supporting this year with donations from our team during our weekly Dress Down Fridays.
Christmas 2023 Opening Hours
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Our office hours over the Christmas period in 2023
