We’re talented, good-looking, intelligent, well-presented, make a mean cup of tea… OK, so they’re probably not the reasons you were hoping to find, so let’s go back a step and look at why outsourcing logistics to a 3PL (third-party logistics provider) is such a good idea. As you can see from the title of this Read More
Category: customs
The E-commerce Boom and The Impact It’s Having on Couriers
Did you know that e-commerce accounts for more than a quarter of all retail sales in the UK? Yes, we are fast becoming a nation of online buyers. It won’t come as a surprise to hear that COVID 19 and its associated lockdowns have had a massive impact on our growing e-commerce addiction. Being forced Read More
E-commerce and Brexit – taxes, rules, and regulations
What you’ll learn What the new VAT rules for e-commerce sellers are How to best prepare for the latest customs regulations The health and safety impact What to tell your customers Brexit continues to have an enormous impact on UK businesses, especially for those involved in e-commerce. For e-commerce sellers, it means more bureaucracy and Read More
ICS2 is here – are you complying?
Brexit has brought with it numerous changes that we’ve all had to get used to. Some for the better, others – well, the jury’s still out. But, regardless of your feelings for the ‘new normal’, it’s here to stay, as well as ICS2 (Import Control System 2). Over the coming months and years, we’re going Read More
We Need to Talk About Trading with Northern Ireland
Mention trading with Northern Ireland, customs, or VAT in one sentence to a UK business owner, and they’re likely to break out into a cold sweat. Brexit was never going to be a smooth ride, but businesses are floundering when dealing with the enigma that is Northern Ireland. It may be part of the UK, Read More