Yorick Buwalda

On the 5th of February, Dutch Customs announced that a penalty policy would apply to transit, effective from that day. Companies that fail to comply with the rules, or fail to comply sufficiently, can expect penalties. What is this policy all about? What are the rules? And what are the consequences?

We support the global trading aspirations of our clients from across Europe. One of the countries where we have had offices since 2021 is Switzerland, home of Balimpex AG. As of today, the company will rebrand and become Customs Support Switzerland.

Customs and operational software are not always compatible, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work together. Customs Consultant Matthias Declerck explains digital interfacing in this article.

Whether you are a logistics service provider or an importer of fruit with your own logistics operation, you want your shipments handled with care. The faster your shipments reach their end destinations, the fresher the fruit. So, having all your customs processes in order will save you time and prevent unnecessary delays.

​​​​​​​Alternative rules for origin for Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) trade are in effect pending the creation of a single treaty. Find out more about these transitional regulations in this article.

The EU aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, including for goods that are imported from third countries. Find out how - the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in this article.

The Goods Vehicle Movement Service facilitates customs for EU/UK road freight. But, did you know it isn’t your broker who uses GVMS, and they can’t help if it goes wrong? Learn more in this article.

Finding the right resource for gaps in your customs team is hard. Thankfully, interim operational customs support helps to keep your business moving. Our consultant, Marino, explains in this article.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do.

Within this client case study, we outline how we provide full-service solutions with integrity (compliance) across the global landscape.