HMRC has issued a number of updates related to: – The Final State Rules coming live on 22 January 2025, which will include the ability to amend pre-lodged declarations. Click
NCTS5 Update and Webinar Invite
Category: General
EBR Declaration Countries List Announced
Further to our recent news announcements regarding cargo destined for the United States, Canada and Australia, a list of 55 countries has been released outlining that an EBR (Established Business
Australia announces stricter aviation security controls
BIFA has seen messages from international carriers including IAG advising that Australia has introduced stricter aviation security controls in line with those being implemented in Canada and USA. The wording
Latest ICS2 Resources: Maritime And Inland Waterways
Please find below links to the latest ICS2 information that is relevant to members that send goods to or through the EU via maritime and inland waterways. This has kindly
New report highlights decline in UK-EU trade following Brexit.
The Centre for Business Prosperity at Aston Business School, University of Birmingham, has released a research paper entitled Unbound: UK Trade post-Brexit. The full 93-page report can be accessed HERE.
Update on New TSA Requirements – Established Business Relationship Confirmation
The TSA has issued new requirements for cargo shipments on passenger carriers travelling to or through the USA and originating in one of the countries designated by the TSA. These
ECJU – Contact Details Update
Please be advised that, from 1st October 2024, the contact details for the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) will be changing. Please see the below link for further information and
Container Routes and Alliances Rearranging for 2025
The Maritime Executive recently published an article summarising some of the key realignments of the container shipping alliances that are pending for 2025. The container shipping sector is preparing for
HMRC System Downtime – CDS 4.6.0 Update & Actions to Take
HMRC has announced upcoming downtimes for the below systems, as well as guidance for traders related to CDS 4.6.0. The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) XI & GB channels, will be
DSV Signs Agreement to Acquire Schenker
External Press Release | DSV announces its biggest transaction to date after signing an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSV’s global network, expertise and
USA & Canada: Latest Security Measures For Air Cargo Destined For/Transiting Through North America
Further to the announcement that we posted on our website last week, we have received the following update from FIATA, who represents freight forwarders at a global level. Behind the
Germany Announces Stricter Border Controls
Germany has advised that it is introducing stricter border controls. The key points are as below. There are numerous articles on this subject in the mainstream news channels. Given Germany’s
