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Freight industry faces Monday morning blues next Tuesday

Will the freight industry be facing its own ‘Millenium Bug’ when it returns to work on Tuesday 3 May? Peter MacSwiney, chairman of IT specialists ASM says that a number of changes to the CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) computer system will take effect from that date. He says: “This will prevent forwarders making certain types of entries or change the way they enter certain goods, for ... [+]

Chief migration set for mid-2018

Chief migration set for mid-2018 The CHIEF replacement program (Customs Declaration Services or CDS) delivery schedule is being redrafted, with completion of full migration now predicted for the middle of 2018, somewhat later than originally planned, reports Peter MacSwiney, chairman of UK clearance solution provider ASM. He states that, with the ... [+]

Government ‘wants logistics industry to police internet trade’

Walker Logistics is warning that Government plans to crack down on rogue fulfilment houses from outside the EU will lead to more red tape and could lead to industry being recruited to 'police' the online trading market. Chancellor George Osborne announced plans for a register of fulfilment houses who store and ... [+]

The Union Customs Code – it’s a mystery, say warehousemen

The UK Warehousing Association warns that the new Union Customs Code (UCC) will usher in radical new ways in which customs facilities operate when it comes into force in May this year. It will have a significant effect on the way some of Britain’s customs warehouses operate, says trade body UKWA. ... [+]

UKWA pressure pays off

The UK Warehousing Association says that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reviewed the time taken to approve applicants to operate excise businesses and the conditions imposed on them, following a campaign. The review has found that the approval process has often taken too long and conditions applied in some cases ... [+]

Views wanted on future of non-inventory ports and airports

BIFA is urging its members to take part in an HM Revenue & Customs consultation on what do do about ports and airports that have no computerised inventory system from June next year. In an article in its magazine, BIFAlink, the association says that, from 1 June 2016, the EU's ... [+]

Union Customs Code – your questions answered

HM Revenue and Customs has published a list of frequently asked questionsabout the Union Customs Code (UCC) which is due to come into force in the European Union from 1 May 2016. click here BIFA adds that it has also published extensive information on the subject - click here     [+]

NYK renews AEO status

NYK Group Europe has had its full Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status renewed by HMRC for a further three years. In 2009, NYK Group Europe became one of the first UK based companies to obtain full AEO status and the recent audit process is part of the regular re-evaluation that ... [+]

HMRC publishes CHIEF replacement timetable

HM Revenue and Customs has published a provisional timetable for the replacement of its CHIEF computer. It says that building and testing a replacement service is expected to take some time once the IT supplier contract is awarded and it does not expect the replacement service to be available until ... [+]

CHIEF replacement website

HM Revenue & Customs has set up a web page to update users on the planned replacement for the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system. Information will be added as the replacement programme moves on. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-handling-of-import-and-export-freight-chief-replacement-programme [+]

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