France – Port workers due to strike April 8th
Disruptions are expected across all ports in France.
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Important news for UK importers and companies using Great Britain as a land bridge
Effective from April 30th, 2024, commercial movements of animal products, plants, and plant products through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel will be subject to a common user charge.
SGS UK EMCS News
In a significant development that will reshape international trade practices, new import rules for animals and animal products come into force from January 31, 2024.
SGS UK PCA Services
How product conformity assessments ensure smooth access to your target markets while upholding consumer safety and product quality.
SGS UK IPOAO News
In a significant development that will reshape international trade practices, new import rules for animals and animal products come into force from January 31, 2024.
Charting the Future: Mastering UK Import-Export Dynamics for Manufactured Goods
As the United Kingdom charts its course post-Brexit, businesses engaged in the import and export of manufactured goods find themselves at the forefront of a new era.
Serbia to transition to NCTS 5 on 28.01.2024
Serbian customs have announced their timeline for migrating their NCTS system to NCTS 5 version. The migration will take place between the 27th and 28th January 2024.
Speed up your transits from Turkey with SGS Turkiye’s AEO authorised locations!
SGS Türkiye are proud to be the first Regime Rights holder organization in Türkiye to obtain AEO authorization
SGS Joins Panel at Global Trade Conference
Our specialized and licensed customs clearance department offers high quality services, supporting companies from all over the world to process their customs formalities and comply with Greek customs legislation.
SGS e-Customs Greece provides a full range of customs services
Our specialized and licensed customs clearance department offers high quality services, supporting companies from all over the world to process their customs formalities and comply with Greek customs legislation.
NCTS 5 – SGS TransitNet has you covered!
All members of the Common Transit convention are in the process of updating their customs systems to meet the new requirements of NCTS 5. Member countries are required to complete their transition to NCTS 5 by 1st December 2023 (this is the official date from the European Commission but it is likely to change)
Important changes for goods entering the UK via the Dover Straits
Now that the Sevington and Holyhead sites are open and fully functioning, the additional capacity at DWD and Stop 24 is no longer necessary. Therefore, HMRC recommends that you start using the facilities at Sevington from now on.
Important changes to GVMS from August 1st 2023
From 1st August 2023, HMRC are introducing some important changes for GMR’s which are generated using the MRN of a transit declaration started from an Authorised Consignor location.
Transport Logistic 2023
SGS are delighted to announce their participation in Transport Logistic 2023 – the leading international trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management.
SGS TransitNet Offers Authorized Consignor Status Services in Turkey
SGS TransitNet is proud to announce its facility in Hadımköy has been officially granted Authorized Consignor status
New Prenotification Requirement in Trieste Port
As of the 1st of November, SGS can provide this pre-notification service via our official partner Billitz who are located in the port area of Trieste and Fernetti.
UKCA Update for UK Product Conformity Markings
The UK government has announced a range of changes to its guidance regarding product conformity markings. Find out how this could affect your business.
Transit movement changes in GVMS
HMRC have announced a number of changes for GVMS that will take affect from the 1st August 2022.
UK postpones veterinary checks until 2023
Please note that the UK has announced that no further import controls will be introduced for goods from the EU this year.
Are you ready for the change to CDS from CHIEF?
Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP) allow goods to be imported into the United Kingdom without a full import declaration being made at the time of arrival.
New processes for air freight to the EU
New processes for the entry and temporary storage of air cargo will be introduced. Are you importing goods by air to the EU? From the above-mentioned date, some changes will be made to the current processes.
Transit of humanitarian relief goods from the UK simplified
Customs formalities in the Netherlands have been temporarily simplified for humanitarian relief goods from the United Kingdom that are destined for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
Brexit Adjustment Reserve
The Brexit Adjustment Reserve is a one-off emergency instrument. It will be spent on, among other things, compensating companies for lost trade, preserving jobs and helping fishing communities.
Dutch customs will pay more attention to import declarations in the coming months
The Dutch Customs Authority recently announced that it will pay more attention to the customs value of textiles and shoes in import declarations which are imported into the EU via the Netherlands.
Brexit Part 2: Issues and Solutions
The biggest challenge for transporters in particular has been trying to obtain a valid GMR for their movements.
Faster Operations at Ancona Customs
SGS and Camar Collaborate to Provide a Solution for Physical Customs Inspections.
SGS TransitNet “Most Successful Logistics Support Services Brand of the Year”
Our platform SGS TRANSİTNET recently enjoyed more significant success by being selected as the “Most Successful Logistics Support Services Brand of the Year” at the Turkey Innovation and Success Awards!
The EU and US have agreed to suspend trade disputes over steel and aluminum
This new agreement eliminates a source of friction in the transatlantic relations and a spike in the EU retaliatory tariffs will be avoided.
HS 2022 will enter into force on 1st January 2022
There are some major updates to the HS codes coming in 2022.
Important change regarding imports at Dutch ports: Cargo Release Message
The implementation of the 1st stage of the Cargo Release Message will be set from October 1, 2021. From now on, customs requires that an import declaration has to be submitted in more detail.
New PAN-EURO-MEDITERRANEAN Rules Of Origin
Last year the European Commission adopted a package of proposals that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM)…
Great Britain: Safety and Security requirements – EXS
Most exports will have safety and security requirements met with the customs export declaration which contains safety and security information. This is sometimes referred to as a combined export declaration.
The UK fish industry post-Brexit
The movement of fish to the EU can be challenging, with the recent changes following the United Kingdom coming out of the EU in January 2021.
SGS to implement Product Conformity Assessment program services for Morocco
SGS Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) is a solution designed to ensure that specific products comply with the technical regulations and standards set by an importing country’s regulatory authority.
SGS announces new e-Customs partnership with Eurotunnel
SGS are pleased to announce the recent partnership with Eurotunnel to ensure that customers using SGS TransitNet can be ‘green-routed’ upon entry to France.
UK Import Easement – declarations required from 1 July 2021 – are you ready for the next stage?
The first shipments which arrived into the UK under the delayed declarations facilitation will need to be declared to HMRC via a customs agent with the appropriate HMRC authorisations from the 1 July.
New export controls for dual-use goods and technologies
This updated regulation includes substantial changes, including a greater focus on cyber surveillance, human rights and terrorism-related considerations.
SGS e-Customs launches Export services in Ireland
SGS e-Customs are delighted to announce that we have grown our customs services with the introduction of export services from Ireland. The service was launched on the 14th June 2021.
Killingholme – opening transits with Stena Line
Due to a large volume of requests from traders wishing to open transit declarations from Killingholme, Stena Line have now introduced the possibility to ship cargo under a transit document which will be processed between Stena Line and UK Border Force.
Return to the UK Landbridge
How transits are becoming a more popular option for movements across the continent.
The Custom House, Ashford – temporary change of location
The Custom House will temporarily move from its location now in Waterbrook Park to the Ashford International Truckstop on Waterbrook Avenue.
Transit guarantee calculation from the UK
Under the rules of the Common Transit Convention, the guarantee for a transit declaration is calculated based on the highest rates of taxes applicable to such goods in the country of departure.
New import requirements for composite products
Many products containing products of animal origin (POAO) are already subject to health certificates.
Kent Access Permit – no longer required
Due to the low number of turnback’s and drivers being generally in possession of the necessary customs declarations, it has been decided by the UK authorities that a KAP is no longer required.
Using the UK land bridge – Closing T2 transits in France
For trucks which carry goods via the UK land bridge from Ireland and Northern Ireland with a destination in Europe, a T2 transit declaration is required.
The Netherlands – Closing T2 declaration’s
T2 declarations from Ireland and Northern Ireland which travel through Great Britain and which have a destination in Europe are …
SGS launches TransitNet partnership with Eurotunnel for frictionless trade
SGS is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration with Eurotunnel that will help businesses enjoy frictionless trade between the European Union and Great Britain.
Terminating T1-T2 in the UK
Terminating a Transit for goods arriving at destination is the responsibility of the Holder of the Procedure (HoP).
Port of Felixstowe – starting transit declarations
The Port of Felixstowe is a major port located in the south east of the UK, north of London with good connections to the Port of Rotterdam as well being a major port for goods arriving from “Rest of the World” countries including China and the USA.
Northern Ireland – starting transit declarations from Belfast Harbour
It is possible to open transit declarations from Belfast Harbour under the normal procedure. The customs office of departure code should be XI000142.
Harwich Port – starting transit declarations
Harwich Port is a popular exit port located in the south east of the UK, north of London with good links to the EU via the Port of Rotterdam.
Portsmouth Port – starting transit declarations
Portsmouth is another exit port from the UK with ferry connections to France via the ferry company Brittany Ferries.
The Port of Hull – starting transit declarations
The Port of Hull is a popular exit point of the UK to destinations in the EU including the Netherlands and Belgium.
Port of Dover/Folkestone – opening and closing transit declarations
Statistics show that approximately 80% of all exports from the UK go through the Port of Dover.
SGS TransitNet and The Custom House, Ashford – breaking records
SGS TransitNet and The Custom House in Ashford relationship is flourishing.
France: ENS Requirements and TransitNet – as of March 1, 2021
A truck, trailer or container entering France without a valid ENS MRN may be fined or even turned back.
Great Britain – inland customs facilities
There are a number of inland customs offices where it is possible to start transit declarations in Great Britain and where drivers can present themselves at customs (except Dover).
SGS and The Custom House, Ashford – Transit departure to EU Simplified
SGS and The Custom House in Ashford have joined forces to offer approved SGS clients a strategically developed location to start transit declarations without the need to attend a customs office.
The Port of Immingham – starting transit declarations: DFDS sailings
Each port in the UK have their own specific procedures for starting transit procedures.
SGS partners with the Calais Truckstop
Calais Truckstop is an innovative concept which meets the requirements of road transport companies, shippers, truck drivers and insurance companies.
SGS partners with the Custom House Ltd in UK
The Custom House Ltd is a team of customs experts who facilitate export and import transit via the Channel Tunnel and Dover when the United Kingdom leaves the customs union of the European Union (EU).
SGS is launching a unique customs solution for Irish companies to navigate Brexit
Post-Brexit, Irish companies using the UK landbridge to transport their goods to and from mainland Europe, and beyond, will need a Transit Customs Declaration
SGS puts itself in prime position to help businesses become Brexit ready
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification organization, has developed a unique offering that helps exporters of all sizes achieve customs declarations compliance and ensure their businesses are Brexit ready.
