The UK customs authority HMRC is closing its Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on March 31, 2023. It is being replaced by the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as the new UK’s single customs platform. All businesses managing UK customs declarations will need to declare goods using the Customs Declaration Service. HMRC […]
UK GOV want our border IT systems to be fit for the future, creating an environment where businesses can thrive and take advantage of free trade agreements. CHIEF has served the UK well, but it is nearly 30 years old and cannot match the technology that the Customs Declaration Service offers. Founded on world-leading innovation, […]
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Warrant Group was pleased to support a fundraising campaign by St Helen’s Rugby Football Club to help the community of Tonga after a devastating tsunami. Our team arranged an export to transport donations collected by St Helen’s Rugby Football Club ready for shipment to Tonga. On the 15th of January, an ash cloud and tsunami engulfed the islands of Tonga. […]
TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOB AT WARRANT GROUP I lead the commercial team which is a focal point for the business on the export trade for both FAK and scrap cargo. As Commercial Manager, I am responsible for managing the procuring of rates for both existing and potential clients. We liaise daily with the shipping […]
As the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations approach, Andy Simpson, Head of Supply Chain & Business Development reflects on 2021. I have just returned from my weekly Saturday trip to the Lake District. They say, ‘home is where the heart is’ and for me the fells and lakes as well as a good coffee […]
DEAN, YOU ARE COMING UP TO YOUR ONE-YEAR ‘WORKIVERSARY’ – WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE? I’ve enjoyed it and to be honest it feels like I’ve been here much longer. I’ve settled in well and am a part of a great team where everyone cares about each other. Although I’ve not met all the staff due to remote […]
From January 2022, customs declarations will need to take place prior to goods being loaded in the EU or on arrival in the UK. It means you can no longer delay your import declarations. Border locations receiving goods that are moving into GB from the EU will be able to choose between two models: Pre-lodgement model or Temporary Storage […]
The seventh edition of the Harmonised System (HS), which is used internationally to classify goods traded between countries, takes effect on 1st January 2022. The revision will see significant changes to the Harmonised System and commodity codes, which may impact duties and other requirements of importing and exporting goods. Warrant Group can help businesses take […]
Head of Trade Sales Jonny Dempsey, explains how his team optimises Warrant Group’s global partner network to help clients realise their own growth aspirations. Our main responsibility is progressing business development leads using our global partner network, also known as our ‘local heroes’. Our task is to effectively be at the front end and represent Warrant Group […]
