January 2025 Newsletter
ChannelPorts
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Latest Industry News
GB S&S ENS – It’s Go Time!
Today marks the official launch of the GB Safety & Security (S&S) Entry Summary (ENS) declaration requirements, and we’re ready! After months of preparation, we’ve successfully onboarded hundreds of customers, ensuring they are fully set up and ready to comply with the new regulations.
Our Customer Service team is on hand 24/7 to assist with any last-minute queries or issues. While we expect a smooth transition, we encourage customers to get in touch as soon as possible if they have any concerns.
For the latest updates and guidance, please refer to the UK Government website or our website where we have lots of helpful resources.
Industry Survey: Have Your Say
In collaboration with our colleagues at Getlink Customs Services and our partners at Crowe , we’re gathering insights into the key challenges facing businesses trading between the UK and the EU. With 45% of businesses citing customs procedures as a major barrier to exporting, your feedback is vital in shaping the future of UK-EU trade.
Take part in our short survey (less than 10 minutes) and enter a prize draw to win a ￡100/€100 Amazon voucher.
Foot & Mouth Disease Detected in Germany
A recent outbreak of Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) in Germany has raised concerns across the industry. The European authorities are monitoring the situation closely.?
The UK Government has suspended imports of the following commodities from FMD-susceptible animals from the whole territory of Germany:
- Live ungulates?
- Ruminant and porcine germplasm
- Fresh meat of ungulates
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- Meat products that have not been subject to at least heat treatment D1.
- Raw and pasteurised milk and raw and pasteurised milk products (including colostrum)
We’ll provide further updates as the situation develops.
Latest Company News
Case Study Spotlight: Trans World Shipping (TWS)
Trans World Shipping SpA (TWS) is a UK-based freight forwarder specialising in luxury fashion logistics, ensuring the seamless movement of high-end goods between Italy and the UK.
With Brexit introducing new customs clearance requirements, TWS needed an intuitive solution that could be used by their team without intensive training. Having worked with ChannelPorts since 2011, they turned to CustomsPro, ensuring a smooth, efficient customs clearance process while allowing them to stay focused on their core business.
Today, TWS processes up to 1,000 declarations per month, all managed through the CustomsPro API, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring accuracy.
Giorgio Vesprini of TWS summed it up best:
“You need to understand customs and you need to be on top of everything. We’re getting the best of both worlds with ChannelPorts and CustomsPro.”
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Final Message: Ready for the Transition
As we enter this new phase of GB customs compliance, we want to thank our customers for their cooperation and preparation. We hope for a seamless transition to the new GB S&S ENS procedures and are here to support you every step of the way.
If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing everyone a smooth and successful start to the new process!
Our experts can be contacted 24/7 to help with your questions.
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