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Robert Kent to take AI to the next level at CSG

Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed Robert Kent as chief data and AI officer, a new executive role responsible across all European territories. He is based in the UK and brings three decades of sector experience to the role, including senior leadership positions at Royal Mail, Pets at Home and Greggs. His experience includes building and scaling data and AI capabilities and translating technology investments into measurable operational and commercial value. The ... [+]

Ruth Benbow gets to grips with carbon and forestry taxes at CSG

Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed Ruth Benbow as head of trade advisory for its UK and Ireland business. In her previous roles at Santander UK and White & Case, she has developed a particular interest in the intersection between sustainability and trade, looking into the impact of emerging regulations ... [+]

CSG smooths Toshiba’s entry to Ireland

Global technology provider Toshiba says its partnership with Customs Support Group (CSG) has been instrumental in the launch of its new Republic of Ireland branch. CSG was already acting as customs agent for Toshiba Tec’s European headquarters which then opened its UK arm, Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems Limited, during preparations ... [+]

Customs expert warns of Norway delays in September

Customs Support Group is warning exporters to Norway that a new clearance system could lead to delays in September. next month. Norway starts the phased rollout of its new Digitoll system on September 15, which will make digital customs clearance mandatory and for all filings to be submitted digitally before goods ... [+]

CSG eliminates double-duty for outdoor gear firm

Customs Support Group (CSG) has partnered with Port Glasgow-based outdoor goods firm AMG to cut the duty it paid on re-exported goods. The company primarily imports from Asia into the UK, before distributing across the UK and Europe. However, following the UK’s departure from the European Union, it found itself paying ... [+]

CSG buys Austria’s Trovino

Customs Support Group (CSG) has acquired Vienna Airport-based customs broker and airfreight services firm, Trovino as part of its European expansion plan. CSG is now operational in 16 European markets, including EU countries, the UK, Switzerland and Norway. Founded in 2011, Trovino handles complex customs cases, particularly time-sensitive shipments and ... [+]

Is AI customs compliance just an illusion?

Head of regional marketing and expansion at Customs Support Group Bee Newboult looks at the risks of placing too much trust in AI for complex customs tasks. AI adoption is growing throughout the manual-labour-intensive and detail-oriented field of customs and compliance. Faced with mounting complexities – like the UK’s new Border ... [+]

Lack of customs knowledge puts firms at risk, says survey

Geopolitics, volatile markets and an ever-growing web of regulations are turning customs and trade compliance into a strategic priority, according to a survey of European manufacturing firms by Customs Support Group (CSG). However, a lack of specialist knowledge and internal capacity is leaving firms at risk despite the increased says the ... [+]

The danger of customs double jeopardy

Retailers looking to sell goods from the UK overseas are having a rough few years. First Brexit, and now the American administrations tariffs have created a new landscape for international trade marked by new complexity and cost, writes Duncan Wakeling, operations manager at Customs Support Group’s London Gateway office. Fanning the ... [+]

Customs Support Group signs transatlantic pact with GHY

European Clearance and trader solutions company Customs Support Group (CSG) has partnered with GHY International, which provides brokerage and trade compliance services in the US and Canada. They aim to deliver seamless cross-border customs solutions for transatlantic businesses at a time when rules and regulations have become increasingly complex. GHY was established ... [+]

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