Fuel surcharges loom for shippers as Ukraine crisis drives up oil prices. With the continuing issues being faced in Ukraine, the price of fuel begins a steep increase once again with many haulage companies expected to pass on the costs to their customers. UK fuel prices have soared to new record highs, with the average…
UK driver shortage ‘eases’ The HGV driver shortage has eased significantly in recent months, as almost half the drivers who left the profession during the pandemic have now been recovered due to an increase in driver test bookings, by more than half according to the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) records. A…
As of January 1st 2022, there have been major changes to the global goods classification system. Every 5 years there are updates put in place for HS nomenclature codes meaning that your regularly used commodity code/s may have changed slightly or in some cases, completely. With the HS 2022 changes it is vital to ensure that…
Countdown continues to 1st January 2022. Are your prepared? HMRC repeats reminder to GB importers that they will need to complete declarations for EU goods from 1 January 2022. From 1 January 2022, firms will no longer be able to delay import declarations and will be required to complete them at the point of entry…
The CDS (Customs Declaration Service) will be the long-term replacement for the current CHIEF (Customs Handling Imports and Export Freight) platform. The use of Customs Handling Imports and Export Freight (CHIEF) to submit import declarations for goods brought into Northern Ireland from outside the UK and EU is being phased out and as from the…
At Westmond, we continue to look at how we improve the range of services that we offer to our clients and continue to explore where the opportunities are to refine, add value and improve delivery times without compromising on price. Premier Tile Import Service One of the new opportunities Westmond we are delighted…