The Blog
Read about the latest supply chain news, advice and expert opinions here.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: How Business Intelligence is Transforming Supply Chains in 2026
A 2026 digital supply chain dashboard showing real-time global shipping routes and predictive cost analytics.
The Move to a Voluntary Standard for Customs Intermediaries: What PAS 41201:2026 Means for Your Business
The Vaping Products Duty: A Strategic Briefing for Vape Importers
The UK's new vape tax arrives in 2026. Discover how the Vaping Products Duty affects your margins and why an excise warehouse is essential for cashflow.
HMRC Customs Audits: Master Your Readiness with a Customs Health Check
Is your audit trail bulletproof? Discover the strategic steps to master HMRC Customs Audits and protect your international trade margins.
Inward and Outward Processing: What’s the Difference and How Can They Benefit Me?
Master Inward and Outward Processing to protect your business against necessary import duty and VAT. Learn how these HMRC customs reliefs can reduce Duty & VAT on manufacturing and repairs, and other imports.
An Introduction to Customs Warehousing: Unlocking Your Supply Chain
Stop letting your cashflow to be eaten up by import duties. Discover how a Customs Warehouse can unlock your balance sheet and maximise your supply chain.
The Green Border: What CBAM Means for UK Importers
The UK border is turning green. From 2027, carbon-intensive imports will face a new tax. Discover how CBAM works and how to protect your margins.
Freeports: A Misunderstood Customs Benefit for UK Importers
Think import Duty and VAT has to be paid when your goods arrive into the UK? Think again. Discover how UK Freeports can help you defer import duty, suspend VAT, and streamline your customs administration for a more efficient international supply chain.
An Introduction to Temporary Admission: What Is It, and Will It Benefit My Business?
Moving equipment for a project or event, or importing something temporarily into the UK? Discover how Temporary Admission can save you thousands in upfront Import Duty and taxes.
The 5 Red Flags in your Customs Agent’s Performance
Your customs agent handles your data, but you carry the legal liability. Discover the five critical red flags that prove your agent might be exposing your business to HMRC audits and fines.