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ICS2 is a new customs pre-arrival security and safety programme.

This updated pre-arrival security and safety programme will support effective risk-based customs controls, while enabling a free flow of legitimate trade across the EU external borders.

At the end of September this year, UPS brought in a “shipping charge correction audit fee”. We know, it’s really catchy.

So – what does it actually mean, and how can you avoid being charged? In this blog, we’re going to describe what the fees are, the conditions from UPS, and how you can keep your shipment from facing a penalty charge.

If you’re shipping goods to Asia, this is an important article for you to read. At Smart Directions, we’re keen on keeping our customers up to date with changing markets and impacts on the global supply chain. We have an ear to the ground, and this update is no different.

The team at Smart Directions are already being fitted for their 2024 elf costumes. You might think that we’ve gone a bit mad, but this is the busiest time of the year for e-commerce, order fulfilment or product-based businesses. If you are one, you know why. If you’re not, you can believe it!