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
Germany Announces Stricter Border Controls
Category: Industry
Suspension of Licences for Israel
On 2nd of September the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has announced a suspension of a number of export licences for military exports to Israel. Below are the
NCTS5 Issue & Actions to Take
We have been made aware of an issue following the release of NCTS5. HMRC has confirmed the cause is due to LRNs created in NCTS4 before the switchover to the
ALVS Guidance: Preventing and resolving ‘no match’ scenarios
In response to the recent issues relating to the Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS), HMRC and Defra have created the following documents. These guides provide technical detail on how to
CDS Export Migration – Business Readiness Guidance
We are now less than 2 weeks away from the end of the CDS Export migration period. Please see below an update from HMRC to ensure your business is ready.
CDS Exports – Large MUCR Best Practice Document
In response to concerns raised by a number of traders who experienced slower than normal processing times in CDS Export, HMRC has drafted a useful guidance which provides instructions on
BIFA Comments On Latest NAO Report
Responding to today’s report from the National Audit Office about the state of the UK’s post EU exit border ambitions, the British International Freight Association said: In December 2020, when
NCTS 5 Update | Electronic Transit MRNs
Following the initial announcement related to NCTS 5 implementation, HMRC has pledged to release monthly updates on the number of changes being incorporated into Phase 5. HMRC has released the
RHA | Transport and Warehouse Supervisor Apprenticeship
The Road Haulage Association (RHA), with whom BIFA has a good working relationship, has announced a Transport and Supervisor Apprenticeship standard, in collaboration with TRS. BIFA’s main focus is on
Important Road Transport Update
BIFA has been highlighting the implementation of the Direct Vision Standard to its Members, which is part of the Mayor of London’s vision to eliminate all deaths and major injuries
Protection of Secure Cargo
If you are an Aviation Security Regulated Agent, you will have been contacted by the Department of Transport concerning Variation Direction & Guidance – Protection of Secure Cargo & Mail.
BTOM – Changes to Entry in Declarants Record (EIDR)
As part of the latest developments in the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), HMRC has announced some forthcoming changes which will affect all authorised Simplified Customs Declaration
