
GVMS Border Guide v2 released
14/02/2022
The new release from HMRC provides information including the following points : • GMR requirements for empty units not under a transport contract • Key points to follow when Importing...

Where will the GVMS creaky start lead us next?
07/01/2022
Where will the GVMS creaky start lead us next? If you’ve been following social media channels you’ll see transport operators across Europe and the UK seething about delays at borders as...

Border Operating Model v4 Released
18/11/2021
Today HMG has released v4 of the Border Operating Model. BIFA have accompanied it's release with the following statement to its members detailing changes that can be expected inside the...

Cabinet Office ‘The Short Straits’ technical webinar slide pack released
09/11/2021
As we head towards January 1st 2022, there is a real freeling of deja vu as we go through border protocols again. However, changes are ahead as full import controls come into effect, which...

Jordon releases customs video for Horticulture businesses
20/10/2021
This week sees the Horticultural world head to the much anticipated Hort-Science 2021 event. An online exhibition and resource for horticultural growers across the...

HMRC advice concerning new trade rules published
11/10/2021
Here follows latest publication by HMRC that provides useful information and links of the forthcoming trade rule changes. Full customs controls will be introduced as planned on...

GVMS Enhancements Update Released
09/06/2021
As the GVMS system matures enhancements and updates are released. Please find video and presentation issued by HMRC recently which covers: • GVMS enhancements for R1.2 • Walkthrough...

What is Postponed VAT accounting and should I use it?
28/04/2021
Most of our clients ask us to use postponed VAT accounting when we're processing their customs declarations, having talked through the pros and cons with them so they get a full understanding...

FIND YOUR BREXIT HAULIER PACK HERE
17/12/2020
We decided to push out some documents to help drivers and hauliers navigate the forthcoming end of transition period, and thereafter. We haven't fancied up the GVMS and Kent Access Permit...

French Customs Smart Border Webinar (In English) – ESSENTIAL VIEWING – 03.12.20
09/12/2020
Many people have been asking where to find this video webinar the French Customs held regarding how their Smart Border worked. We present it here as essential viewing for those considering this...

HMRC Safety & Security Webinar for RoW-NI, RoW-GB, GB-NI (with audio)
08/12/2020
https://youtu.be/LzzqIowj5VI

GVMS Webinar 2 for Hauliers (slides only)
https://youtu.be/mhZNuJQLkyU

Eurotunnel issues key border documents for 01.01.21
03/11/2020
Eurotunnel issued recently two presentation docoments illustrating how they will be tackling the forthcoming end of transition period. The 'Be Ready For Border Crossing' presentation shows in...

Kent Access Permit (Kermit) is in the wild
20/10/2020
We're getting closer! News today of what documents will be required to enter Kent (I know, sounds crazy just saying it) have been released together with the practice Kent Access Permit...

Border Operating Model 2 announced
08/10/2020
The new muchly anticipated border operating model 2 has entered the wild. This can be seen as an incremental upgrade to version 1, showing further detail of how goods will move between the UK...

Here is the GVMS system. Now we need the GVMS system.
21/09/2020
The much touted but non-existant Goods Vehicle Movement System (GVMS), desigtned to co-ordinate the many thousands of trucks a day entering and exiting the UK, will not be ready for 01.01.21...

EC Commision ‘Brexit Readiness Checklist’ for your EU partners
18/09/2020
As most of our communication is with UK clients, we have noticed a considerable void in understanding the requirements business partners in the EU will have to do. They should be aware of...
NEW – HMRC letter to VAT registered traders (Brexit)
14/09/2020
As we gather pace hurtling towards 01.01.21 HMRC issued today latest guidance for companies trading with the EU. You should receive this if you are VAT registered but we make available here...
Border Operating Model finally released…well, some of it.
13/07/2020
Thayngen Border, Switzerland. customs x-ray machine for smugglers goods. Border Operating Model - Industry Event Here is the Border operating Model paper (above). Not a minute too...

RHA issues new Brexit Operator Checklist 2020
12/02/2020
As things are becoming clearer for companies that trade with Europe it now falls on hauliers to consider what they need to have in place to keep the wheels turning, and of course the goods...

Latest update from HMRC issued to VAT registered companies 20/1/20
27/01/2020
Letter_to_VAT-registered_traders_in_Great_Britain_about_leaving_the_EU_-_January_2020 HMRC issued last week a letter to all VAT registered companies advising on how to prepare for 01.01.21...

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport – Brexit Training
05/11/2019
Fresh from the webinar we can show you the supporting documentation which could help as we prepare for the next phase of Brexit. We have firstly the actual slides that accompanied the...
British Chamber of Commerce issue new Brexit guidance
24/10/2019
As members of the British Chamber of Commerce we work closely with their advisors locally in a recipricol manner. This has been even more apparent recently when we've been active on national...
Brexit Export Business Scenario (EU Commission Document)
30/09/2019
Here we're clarifying the export procedure which as we discussed in our videos appears straightforward on paper, but requires a lot more preparation than the import process. brexit-export...