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24/11/2023
Customs Support Belgium
Tell us about digitalisation at Customs Support Belgium Most customs clearance agents only have one software that they use, which is better than doing manual declarations but it doesn’t make you a digital company. Even companies that are digital often only run at about 20-25% digitalisation. We …
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5/6/2020
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Freight
Last week we updated you on the impact of COVID-19 on ocean freight and the effect it has on the three largest ports in Europe. This week we cover air freight. As countries went into lockdown, and borders were closed, the airline industry came to a screeching halt. Many countries closed their …
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3/5/2019
Brexit: How to get an EORI Number? Overview of EU Customs Authorities
As I explained in my earlier post on this subject: Brexit Preparations: Get an EORI Number An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses that want to import or export goods into or out of the EU. An EORI number is assigned by the member state where your …
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23/5/2019
Import Documents you (may) need for Export
In our last article on export documents , we described the different types of export documents, such as the EX-A , the EU-A , the T2L , the COM-A and T2LF documents. In this article, we will guide you through some important import-related documents you might need when you want to export your …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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18/2/2020
Corona Update: Businesses Are Looking for Non-Chinese Sources
China is sometimes called the Factory of the World. That factory has been almost shut down. Many companies have shut down their production facilities to prevent Corona outbreaks on the factory floors. And the companies that are still producing, have an issue with getting their goods shipped …
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13/5/2019
Customs operations and the blockchain technology
The Saudi Customs Authority has piloted the processing of a shipment with the use of blockchain technology. The shipment went from Damman in Saudi Arabia to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There it was put on a truck and transported to its final destination in Belgium. What is Blockchain …
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16/3/2020
Our actions to guarantee our services in times of Corona
Due to Corona virus, we took precautionary actions to guarantee our services to you and your company. The health of our employees and yours as a customer is very important to us. We have organized our work processes and communications via several digital solutions. That is why we have taken the …
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8/5/2020
Supply Chain challenges: Medical Supplies
China Struggling to Get Supplies Shipped A recent video from Al Jazeera shows stacks and stacks of medical supplies in China that are waiting to be shipped. There are several issues causing problems shipping them out. The first is the ocean- and air freight capacity. While both ocean and air are …
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4/3/2020
What is a EUR-MED, and when do I need one?
In an earlier blogpost on import- and export documents we explained what a EUR1 Certificate is. Where the EUR1 certificate is a Certificate of Origin of sorts, the EUR-MED is a EUR1 of sorts. What is a EUR-MED? A EUR-MED is a certificate that can be used to move goods between countries of the …