New customs arrangements and rules of origin complications since 1 January mean it is now often cheaper for traders and customers to write off the cost of returned goods, reports highlight.
On 21 December 2020 the Trader Support Service (TSS) process was finally clarified by HM Government for shipments GB to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.
The TSS service enables traders to ship to Northern Ireland ONLY if they have registered online.
This registration means that all imports to Northern Ireland can be customs/ safety & security declared by shippers in a simplified way; then administered by our partners to enable deliveries to continue.
Paul Sanders, Chairman of the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) comments on its members’ response to rises in home deliveries during the Covid-19 pandemic:
We are proud to announce that we have started a partnership with Birmingham Central Foodbank, who are part of the Trussell Trust Network.
Lloyd’s Loading List, in association with Lloyd’s List and the Institute of Export and International Trade, will hold a webinar on 28 October to discuss what freight businesses should be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the UK’s transition period from the European Union (EU) and the new trading environment that will emerge from 1 January.
EV Cargo company Palletforce has launched a dedicated Brexit Taskforce to support its members and help their customers prepare for Britain’s imminent departure from the EU.
The network will use its own extensive knowledge of international shipping and customs formalities, combined with the specialised expertise of EV Cargo divisions, to address last-minute concerns as the December 31 deadline rapidly approaches.
Survey finds Government announcements, publications and information is insufficient and needs to be more accurate and clearer.
The Association of Pallet Network (APN) has released sector statistics for the first six months of 2020, including key insights into freight movements during lockdown. Key figures include:
EV Cargo’s Palletforce, the leading international express distribution network, has just set new weekly and daily records for network volumes after successfully implementing a range of measures and member support to protect and grow its business amidst the COVID-19 challenges.
On the 14th July the Government issued its long awaited Border Operating Model.
This document gives an overview of the main import and export requirements and processes to needed to move goods between the UK and EU from the 1st January 2020.
