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SGS Maco is a specialized, full-service customs service provider. Since 1953, we have been supporting companies across the world with all their customs-related matters. We offer expertise in brokerage, VAT, customs duty, e-commerce, software solutions, and provide advice about our services.
We unburden companies and improve work processes in speed, simplicity and efficiency. Together, we make our activities future-proof by focusing on digitalisation, high-quality niche knowledge, a substantial expansion of the international network and intensive and personal customer cooperation. Our customer base is very broad and diverse and includes importers, exporters, transporters, logistics providers and forwarders. Whatever sector you operate in, our experts will always deliver solutions that make processes faster, simpler and more efficient. Moreover, as an AEO-certified company, we always comply with all legal obligations and point this out to our customers.
Roermond (Hoofdkantoor)
Louis Eijssenweg 2A
6049 CD Roermond
Tel: +31 (0)88 214 61 00
Spijkenisse
Malledijk 18
3208 LA Spijkenisse
Tel: +31 10 428 6161
Maastricht
Vliegveldweg 158
6199 AD Maastricht
Tel: +31 43 204 1330
Antwerpen
Noorderlaan 87
2030 Antwerpen
Tel: +32 32 065 160
Coverage
Around 1 million operations are started via TransitNet each year from 25 countries, including 23 countries using NCTS (New Computerized Transit System). TransitNet also offers export services from Switzerland and Poland. SGS’s brokerage services are currently available in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and Germany.
SGS e-Customs references
Mary Mullins
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
BAKU GLS
We are using TransitNet for our UK Landbridge movements from and to Ireland. We have had a seamless experience from the start with minimal delays if any. It took a few days to adjust to the new customs procedures but this is part of the norm now.
John Jordan
TRANSZONE
Post Brexit, transiting the UK landbridge is still the quickest and most efficient way for us to travel to and from mainland Europe. The new customs procedures were simplified with the help of SGS.
Michael Donnelly
Brexit and Customs Manager
We have been working with SGS since the start of the year and they have helped us greatly in the Brexit transition. More recently we have tried their Landbridge package which they operate in cooperation with Eurotunnel. The service was first class and it made the whole process much smoother than it had been before. The package really has every angle covered. We will definitely be using the Landbridge package with SGS and Eurotunnel going forward to ensure our trucks make it to their destination without delay.
Paul Jukes
Managing Director, Agro Merchants Whitchurch, UK
We have found SGS very professional in their approach, ensuring we have a robust solution for the export of goods from the UK. SGS have been able to make a very complicated requirement, simple and easy to administer with fantastic turnaround times. Their tiered approach to management- starting with brokerage right up to full automation, made it easy for us to facilitate the change. This affords us the opportunity to scale up to an integrated system in stages that reflect time and capability
Eduard Diaciuc
General Director
As a producer and exporter of alcohol to many different parts of the world with well-established partnerships with reliable transporters, we needed a solution for our transit needs. We found it in SGS TransitNet. They took away the complexities of transit from us which enabled us to continue to concentrate on keeping the supply chain moving. If any other exporters are looking for an efficient, reliable and internationally recognized company to take care of their transit needs, look no further than TransitNet.
Randy Lozekoot
Team leader Customer Service Security
Becoming a client of SGS TransitNet has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. They make the whole process so simple and are always available to support us in our customs needs. Whether it is a container from the Port of Rotterdam or a truck from Turkey, we simply send them the documents and they take care of the rest. Efficient and reliable, we will continue to use SGS TransitNet for our customs transit needs.
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EU approves tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to ensure fair competition
On October 31, 2024, the European Union (EU) began enforcing new import tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) produced in China. The decision, ratified by EU member states earlier in the month, follows a European Commission investigation which determined that Chinese EV manufacturers receive substantial subsidies.
New European Implementing Regulation 2024/2522: Key Changes to the Combined Nomenclature (CN)
On January 1, 2025, a revised Combined Nomenclature (CN) will come into effect, as stipulated in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2522 by the European Commission. This update introduces significant changes to commodity codes. Organizations are advised to prepare their processes to avoid delays and errors in customs declarations.
Contact information
For all enquiries, please e-mail us using the form below.
SGS Maco Customs Service
Louis Eijssenweg 2A
6049 CD Roermond
t: +31 (0)88 214 61 00
Email: nl.maco.customer@sgs.com
