Importer - a decision that has a real impact on costs and risks
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Importer status is not a formality - it is a decision that directly affects costs, VAT and regulatory risks.
Entering the UK market: where to REALLY start
Before you send your first pallet to the UK, make sure your sales, VAT and import model is set up correctly from the start.
ICS2 comes into force on 31 December 2025 – prepare your logistics now
ICS2 comes into force on 31 December 2025 – new obligations for carriers in GB–NI and GB–EU traffic mean more data before dispatch, and lack of preparation may result in delays and detention of goods.
"The digitalisation of billing is already a fact. 2026 will bring the next step - but whoever waits until 2026 is too late."
Digitisation of billing in the UK is not the future - it is the present. Companies that are only planning to prepare for the changes in 2026 are already a step behind the market. In an interview with Grazyna Jaworska, Managing Director at J. Dauman Logistics, we explain how to build MTD-compliant processes, CDS
Join the J.Dauman Logistics team!
Join J.Dauman Logistics! We are looking for a Junior Customs Agent who wants to grow in an international environment and gain experience both in Poland and the UK.
What is the transit procedure (Transit)?
Transit, also known as Common Transit, is a customs procedure that allows the movement of goods between two points in the customs territory or between different customs territories.
New UK-EU border crossing rules from October 2025
From 12 October 2025. The European Union is introducing the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new electronic registration system for non-EU travellers, including UK citizens. It will replace the existing passport stamping and change the way border controls are carried out across the Schengen area.
Goods Movement Reference (GMR) - what is it and when is it required?
Since the introduction of new border controls between the UK and the EU, hauliers and exporters must use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) system. Central to this is the Goods Movement Reference (GMR) number, which links all customs documents - and failure to do so risks serious delays or
CERTEX replaced ALVS - new verification system for licensed goods in Northern Ireland
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From 15 September 2025, licence data in customs declarations for Northern Ireland will be verified by the new Certificates Exchange System (CERTEX). This system will replace the existing Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) and will introduce significant changes to the way electronic documents are handled. What certificates does CERTEX cover? Click
Use of ICS2 for freight by road/rail from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Update!
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has informed businesses involved in the carriage of goods by road (including the roll-on roll-off system) from the UK to Northern Ireland of upcoming changes to the safety and security (ENS) declaration system. The system for filing safety and security declarations, known as Entry Summary Declarations
