What Is a Packing List and Why Does Customs Need It?
A packing list customs officers rely on describes exactly what is inside a shipment, how it is packed, and how many units, cartons, or pallets are involved. It sits alongside…
DDP vs DAP: Who Pays Customs Duty?
When comparing DDP vs DAP, the key difference comes down to one question: who pays the customs duty and VAT on your shipment, the seller or the buyer? Getting this…
The New Entry/Exit System (EES) Explained for UK Freight
If you’re moving goods between the UK and the EU, you’ll already know how much has changed in the past few years. From safety and security declarations to GVMS headaches…
UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS) – What’s Changed in 2026?
If you’re regularly moving goods in and out of the UK, you’ll know that the Customs Declaration Service is no longer “new”. It’s the system we’re all working with day…
Stop Words in Customs Declarations – What They Are and How to Avoid Rejection
If you move goods in or out of the UK, you will already know that one small mistake on paperwork can bring everything to a halt. One of the most…
What is ICS2 and How Does It Affect UK Importers?
If you’re moving goods into the UK and relying on customs clearance services at Dover or other key ports, you’ve probably started hearing more about ICS2. For many ICS2 UK…
What Happens If You Don’t Declare Goods Properly
If you’re moving goods in or out of the UK, you already know how central customs clearance is to keeping everything flowing. Containers don’t just roll off a vessel or…
Top 10 Reasons Shipments Get Delayed At Customs
If you move goods in or out of the UK, you will know how stressful customs clearance can be. One hold-up at the port and suddenly production lines slow down,…
Importing Goods Into The UK: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
If you’re new to importing goods into the UK, it can feel like stepping into a maze of paperwork, ports and percentages. One minute you’re agreeing a price with a…
What Is GVMS and How Does It Affect UK Imports and Exports?
If you move goods through Southampton or any of the major UK ports, you’ve probably heard the term GVMS come up more than once. Usually when something has been delayed.…