EU Vat & Duty Calculations

EU Vat & Duty Calculations

Customs Insights have recently produced an online duty and VAT calculator. This new tool delivers a quick indication of how the UK exit from the customs union could impact the cost of your products and your cash-flow. Last month we reported on a survey that suggested...
New Facts About Customs Checks

New Facts About Customs Checks

HM Customs last week launched a new factsheet to support their customs compliance checks, which is a good guide for importers and exporters of the process. Customs carry out checks into returns or other documents to make sure that businesses pay the right amount of...
Brexit – Is UK Business Prepared?

Brexit – Is UK Business Prepared?

Recent reports in the Lloyds Loading List, suggest that more than a third (36%) of UK traders are not yet preparing for post Brexit customs procedures, even though most rely heavily on just-in-time delivery of their import and export products. The survey, of over 800...
Government’s Customs Union Stance

Government’s Customs Union Stance

Ahead of a symbolic vote, the UK government has this week reiterated its commitment to leaving the EU’s customs union, after last week suffering defeat on the EU Withdrawal Bill. Prime Minister May, whilst on a visit to the West Midlands, said leaving the...
Global Shipping Make Climate Deal

Global Shipping Make Climate Deal

The global shipping industry made a historic decision recently, as they agreed to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases, after holding talks in London at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The deal will reduce emissions by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008...