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HMRC’s NEW CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS SERVICE
Please be advised, HMRC will switch off their current Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) I.T platform for all GB Imports 30th September 2022, and 31st March 2023 for Exports. CHIEF will be replaced by a brand new system called Customs Declarations...
How Road Freight Transportation Can Save You Money
Optimising freight costs has always been a top priority. But in today's world, leveraging European logistics and road transport can deliver a range of benefits that help your business keep costs down. Air freight might be the preferred service for international...
What Are The Benefits Of Duty Deferment?
Are you looking for a way to streamline finances on your import and export documentation? If so you’ll be pleased to know that UK Customs allow deferment until the 15th of the month, provided that physical imports are complete. But is it worth setting up a duty...
LOGISTICS FOR AUTOMOTIVE – AIR CHARTER
Logistics plays a vital role in most industries, however, logistics for automotive is perhaps more reliant than others. From energy, healthcare, and pharma, to retail, I.T and telecoms, logistics can make or break a business. For example, a typical car is comprised of...
AMCO SPARK INTO ACTION FOR QUEEN’S JUBILEE
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend gave us all a weekend to cherish and treasure. We saw many things, from military parades to church bell rings at St Paul’s Cathedral and a Party at the Palace concert. In addition, tens of thousands of street parties across the...
Rules Of Origin – For Goods Moving Between The UK And EU
The rules of origin requirements are some of the most important provisions that your Business needs to understand and meet, under the UK's deal with the EU. The rules apply to Businesses that want to:- Import Goods from the EU at Zero Tariffs- Export Goods to the EU...
How Does Freight Forwarding Work?
Importers and exporters who need to move goods through the supply chain can employ freight forwarding companies. To ensure the cargo reaches its destination, the forwarder works with carefully chosen shipping companies. These firms then transport goods onward to the...
AMCO EXPANDS ON THEIR AIR FREIGHT SERVICES
AMCO continues to strengthen its position in the international logistics sector achieving IATA accreditation and becoming an official IATA Cargo Agent. IATA (International Air Transport Association) was founded 1945 and today represents around 290 airlines from all...
7 reasons companies need a logistics consultant
The complexities of European logistics and warehousing demand a high level of specialist knowledge and expertise. This is why most companies prefer working with specialist consultants rather than doing the work themselves. Furthermore, it makes little sense for...
Five signs company should outsource or insource its warehousing
Wondering if you should outsource or insource your warehousing? Trusting a third-party (3PL) specialist to run such an integral aspect of your operations is a decision that takes a fair amount of consideration. Will enlisting the services of a warehouse partner make...
GOODS VEHICLE MOVEMENT SERVICE
GVMS - A UK GOVERNMENT PLATFORM The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) is a UK Government IT platform for moving goods between Great Britain (Inc NI) and the EU. The GVMS system is estimated to need to process 400 million customs declarations per year. If you're...
Sea Freight Services: Everything You Need To Know
Are you thinking of using sea freight services but want to weigh the pros and cons first? Learn more in our robust guide which covers all important aspects of sea freight. What is sea freight? Sea freight is cheaper than air freight and takes longer comparatively....
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