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8/8/2019
Incoterms: What are they?
What are Incoterms? Incoterms stands for International Commercial Terms. The terms are published by The International Chamber of Commerce . They regulate commercial transactions between parties in terms of costs, responsibilities, tasks and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of …

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15/5/2019
Export Documents: Which types are there and when do you need them?
I’m shipping to a non-EU country. What export document do I need? If you want to export to a non-EU country, a so-called third country, you need an EX-A document . The main reason for the EX-A is that Customs Authorities use the document to process and approve your shipment. It is also used to …

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30/12/2020
Customs Support acquires First Class Zollservice
First Class Zollservice, with 6 locations in the Frankfurt/Main area and Hamburg, Germany, is a full-service customs provider and delivers reliably and punctually customer-oriented solutions. The company was founded in 1992 and has grown through its core customs offering as well as ancillary …

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7/9/2021
Acquisition of WZC Riemann and DCLARE Strengthens Presence in Germany
As a family business with over 140 years of customs experience, WZC Riemann in Hamburg (GERMANY) is known for her exceptional service, flexibility and state-of-the-art digital communication. Since 2009 the company is fully AEO certified. The company has proven that a family business can add value …

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6/11/2023
Spotlight on Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg The Port of Hamburg is situated on the River Elbe and is approximately 110km upstream from the North Sea. Despite being relatively far inland, Hamburg is the biggest port in Germany, the third busiest in Europe after Rotterdam and Antwerp , and is the 15th largest port …

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10/3/2023
Which Origin Statements do I put on Export Paperwork?
What is an origin statement? Origin statements are clauses on paperwork which confirm to importers and authorities where the goods have originated from. Typically, you can find origin statements on the commercial invoice for an individual shipment, but you can also find it on trade certificates …

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28/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Place (DAP)
The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …

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10/12/2024
Key challenges to International Trade highlighted in new report
A comprehensive survey of global logistics firms and goods manufacturers has revealed unprecedented geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, lack of internal expertise and capacity and the impact of AI as the main challenges they face in their daily trading environment. The survey, …

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29/6/2022
Customs Support extends German presence with the acquisition of ZSK Customs
About ZSK Customs Started in 2001, ZSK Customs is well known for its outstanding service in declaration of goods, import and export customs clearances as well as transportation and logistics services around all Frankfurt airports. Thanks to a customer centric service approach, the company has grown …

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19/6/2024
What you need to know about the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
What is the EU Deforestation regulation (EUDR)? Similar to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to reduce the environmental impact of those products which originate from and/or are produced outside the European Union. The EUDR is …
