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MWLL Export Tariff

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October 12, 2019 at 5:43 am

Updates on Temporary Tariff Regime

On the 8th October , government announced an update on the temporary tariff regime that will be applied in a no deal situation. Following discussion with trade the Government has included three relatively significant changes, which are:

  • lower tariffs on HGVs entering the UK market, striking a better balance between the needs of British producers and the SMEs that make up the UK haulage industry, ensuring that crucial fleet replacement programmes that help to lower carbon emissions can continue
  • adjust tariffs on bioethanol to retain support for UK producers, as the supply of this fuel is important to critical national infrastructure
  • apply tariffs to additional clothing products to ensure the preferential access to the UK market currently available to developing countries (compared to other countries) is maintained

These 3 specific amendments to the tariff rates published in March aim to assist UK supply chains to continue to operate smoothly and keep prices down for consumers and ensure that we are fully prepared to leave the EU on 31 October whatever the circumstances.

The first change has been broadly welcomed by the haulage sector and will help control costs to some extent.  The full Tariff can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/temporary-tariff-regime-updated

 

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UK Brexit export import rules

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August 17, 2019 at 9:31 am

RORO Requirements post BREXIT

RORO Requirements post BREXIT

UK Government has updated previously issued documents about RORO shipments following BREXIT to reflect the revised exit date of 31st Oct 2019. Milky Way Logistics recommend checking the updated document in the link below for anyone who is planning a RORO shipment post BREXIT.

The updated document go to HMG RORO Requirements Document

For updated information about UK BREXIT please regularly check www.gov.uk/euexit

Milky Way Logistics would update BREXIT news as appropiriate for our valued clients.

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import UK shipment price

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July 23, 2019 at 8:05 am

Less Data for Less Value Consignments

Less Data for Less Value Consignments

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From January 1st 2021, there will be no VAT for goods of up to Euro 22 and to let the VAT be levied, ‎any imports to EU should be declared via an Electronic form by which any custom liabilities for ‎consignments of lower value (less than Euro 150), would be disappeared. ‎

Milky Way Logistics Ltd, draws your attention to the recent change in the delegated regulations by the Commission as reported by the British International Freight Association; following an amendment to the Union Custom Code Delegated regulation EU 2015/2446, it would be possible to declare goods of less value (up to 150 Euro) with much less information (almost one third) while doing the entry for custom declaration.

From January 1st 2021, there will be no VAT for goods of up to Euro 22 and to let the VAT be levied, any imports to EU should be declared via an Electronic form by which any custom liabilities for consignments of lower value (less than Euro 150), would be disappeared.

Therefore, the UCC delegated regulation has been amended by the Commission and as a result, less data on the lower value goods would be required for import’s declarations.

Milky Way Logistics continues support to customers about imports custom clearances.

Click here for The amendment to delegated Regulations that entering into force July 25th 2019.

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Shipping from edinburgh

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July 15, 2019 at 9:18 am

Low Emission Proposal for Edinburgh

Low Emission Proposal for Edinburgh

 

This month the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh City Council, proposed the Low Emission Zone for the Capital. This would include two phases of city centre zone and later city wide with both phases come into effect by end 2020.

This proposed plan is aiming to restrict vehicles that do not meet minimum standards for emission which would include Euro VI/6 for HGVs, vans, buses and diesel cars and Euro 4 petrol cars. This would affect the transport companies and freight forwarders like Milky Way Logistics who serve Edinburgh and forwarders need to initiate plans to avoid any interruption to their service while complying with the new emission regulations.

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MWLL Qatar

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July 15, 2019 at 8:57 am

Air Cargo UK to Qatar

Air Cargo UK to Qatar

Air Cargo from UK to Qatar

Air Cargo UK to Qatar 2024

Airfreight being defined as the medium for transporting goods via aircraft between countries is one of the quickest modes of transport which is mainly used for goods of more sensitivity and value.

The air cargo transit time is often the shortest among other modes of transport in the logistics field. Although it might not be the most cost-effective option of moving goods, but there are situations when a trader would better off to choose the airfreight mode in terms of timely reaching the destination market.

Milky Way Logistics of London provides professional freight solutions for shipments from UK to Worldwide destinations. Our Air cargo services covers all size of export from UK to Worldwide destinations including Qatar. This would mainly be from London Heathrow or Manchester airport to almost all major airports in the World. We work with major airlines who cover UK airports and there are daily flights for many destinations and to Qatar as well.

There are services for both small shipments and large ones. If a shipment’s height is of up to 160 cm it could easily be shipped on a passenger flight however we always check the destination as there might me terms and conditions for different airlines or different destinations. If the height of a shipment is above 160cm then the available option of airfreight would be by cargo aircrafts.

The acceptable goods include commercial, personal, food, dangerous goods, cars, equipment’s, etc. For any DG shipments, providing an MSDS would be a requirement.

The packaging for goods being shipped by airfreight mode must meet the requirement of the airlines.

For any enquires for airfreight from UK to Qatar and Air Cargo UK to Qatar or other Worldwide destinations whether it is for an import or export; please contact Milky Way Logistics at [email protected] and our expert team will help you through the whole process.

 

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Shipping-to-Saudi-Arabia-MWLL

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April 12, 2019 at 6:24 am

UK to Saudi Arabia

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شحن سيارتك الفاخرة من السعودية

UK to Saudi Arabia

Door to door Shipping from UK to Saudi Arabia

Having no knowledge about the freight field and have never been involved in any shipping before? You are now on the right place at right time as at Milky Way Logistics, our expert freight professionals are ready to help you for the entire process of your shipment.

Door to door as it is self-explanatory; is the process of receiving the shipment from a shipper’s point by a freight forwarder up until delivering it to the final destination as specified by the shipper. You as shipper do not need to have any knowledge of shipping or transportation rules as everything will be taken care on your behalf.

Milky Way Logistics is pleased to offer you quality freight service for your goods to be shipped to Saudi Arabia from UK.

Door to door Process

First things first, you need to know the quantity you need to ship. Upon finalising the quantity and the load, you might contact Milky Way Logistics to provide information about your shipment. For our experts, it doesn’t really matter if it is a moving house from UK to Saudi Arabia or it is commercial shipment of chemicals, spare parts, technology devices, constructions materials, electricals, etc.

Milky Way Logistics offers the whole process of door to door solution which is including the collection from shipper’s point and handling in transit through to delivery at destination.

Any value-added services could be arranged upon request.

Upon on receiving the goods from Shippers which is collection from the shipper’s specified address door; the packaging will be reviewed and examined and either accepted for the specified mode of transport requirements or suggestions of repackaging would be given. After package approval, the formalities and documentation for your shipment will be arranged for and entry for custom would be processed. For custom’s entry the value of the shipment would be required. There are also different clearance rules for different destinations that are taken care when dealing with your shipment.

Based on the size of your shipment and nature of the goods and way of its packaging, the transport mode would be chosen, and the flight or ship space would be booked for depending on the airfreight or sea freight service. Upon loading the goods on to the specified ship or flight, shipping document which is including the air way bill or the bill of lading will be issued for the shipment which is the document for clearing your goods at the destination.

The shipping documents are shipped along with the shipment and depending on the agreed service an agent at the destination port will take care of the clearance and delivery.

Door to door shipping from UK to Saudi Arabia which is considered as an International shipping could include complicated rules and regulations on export, import, custom and shipping and for this reason it would require an expert agent like Milky Way Logistics to take care of the shipment to deliver it at your destination.

 

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Latest News by DEFRA

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April 11, 2019 at 9:21 am

Latest News by DEFRA

Latest News by DEFRA

Latest News by DEFRA

ve from 11pm on 12 April, and you must follow the processes depending on the business you conduct. Full imports and exports guidance is available on GOV.UK but the key updates you need to be aware of are summarised below.
 

Imports from third (non-EU) countries

There are no changes to the guidance we have provided for non-EU imports. These imports will still need to be notified through IPAFFS, our UK import notification system.

Imports from EU countries

In order to minimise disruption, the UK has been granted continued access TRACES, the EU’s import notification system. This access is for some EU imports only. The commodities this affects include live animals, germinal products, certain animal products and animal by-products imported to the UK from the EU. We will have access to the same or equivalent information on TRACES for these consignments that we do now.

We will retain access to TRACES until later this year. This means that you should continue with the current processes for notifying authorities and raising the required certification on TRACES including:

  • UK importer completing the import notification form, IV66, and sending to APHA (other notification processes exist for imports overseen by DAERA (NI imports) and Fish Health Inspectorate)
  • EU exporter or appointed EU OV completing any required documentation on TRACES (e.g. ITAHC or DOCOM).

 
The consignment can travel to the UK without border inspection.

 

Exports

The UK’s listed status application has been agreed by EU Member States after it met the animal health and biosecurity assurances required for a third country to export live animals and animal products.

There are no changes to the guidance for exporters. To export animals and animal products to the EU your consignment will need to:

  • Apply for your EHC using the form finder
  • Have your Export Health Certificate (EHC) signed by an authorised signatory following an inspection of your consignment. Find an authorised signatory here
  • Send your consignment with the original EHC, and email a copy to your EU importer or import agent to enable them to pre-notify the EU Border Inspection Post (BIP)
  • Check your trade route goes to an EU BIP which is appropriate for your consignment.
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UK’s preparedness for Brexit in the event of a “No Deal” scenario

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April 1, 2019 at 9:54 am

UK’s Preparedness for Brexit in the Event of a “No Deal” Scenario

UK’s preparedness for Brexit in the event of a “No Deal” scenario

UK’s Preparedness for Brexit in the Event of a “No Deal” Scenario

 

1. Entry Summary Declarations  (also known as Safety and Security)

  • The following article outlines plans to phase in Entry Summary Declarations if the UK leaves the EU without a deal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-outlines-phased-approach-for-entry-summary-declarations
  • Please also refer to the attached HMRC Customs Transformation Technical Readiness Meeting slide deck (held on 13 February 2019) which outlines the main technical changes to IT systems if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

2. Roll on-Roll off

  • The roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) information pack developed by HMRC was circulated on Friday 22ndMarch 2019. This explains the steps different users of ro-ro locations will need to take in order to continue to move goods via these routes in a no deal scenario. It includes ro-ro stakeholder information, a fact sheet and visual process flows to explain and show the user journeys for imports and exports. This will be shared with industry via GOV.UKshortly. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at:[email protected]
  • Please also refer to the attached HMRC Customs Transformation Technical Readiness Meeting slide deck (held on 13 February 2019) which outlines the main technical changes to IT systems if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

3. Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP)

  • Information on how to submit declarations if importing from the EU into the UK using transitional simplified procedures can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-declarations-using-transitional-simplified-procedures
  •  or the latest information on additional arrangements for traders to use Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) which will make importing easier, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-outlines-extension-of-transitional-simplified-procedures

4.  Parcels (consignments worth £135 or less)

  • Information on import value added tax (VAT) on parcels for sellers outside the UK that sell goods to UK buyers, if the UK leaves the EU with no deal:https://www.gov.uk/hmrc/import-vat-parcels
  • Further to our email sent 14 February 2019, the Parcels Communications Toolkit to raise awareness of these changes to import VAT rules for parcels has been made available onGOV.UK. An updated version of this toolkit will be shared with you shortly.
  • Please also refer to the attached HMRC Customs Transformation Technical Readiness Meeting slide deck (held on 13 February 2019) which outlines the main technical changes to IT systems if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

5. Excise

  •  For the latest information on moving and declaring excise goods visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-and-declaring-excise-goods-in-the-event-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal
  • Please also refer to the attached HMRC Customs Transformation Technical Readiness Meeting slide deck (held on 13 February 2019) which outlines the main technical changes to IT systems if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

6. Import VAT Postponed Accounting

  • The latest guidance on import VAT procedures if the UK leaves the EU without a deal can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accounting-for-import-vat
  •  Please also refer to the attached HMRC Customs Transformation Technical Readiness Meeting slide deck (held on 13 February 2019) which outlines the main technical changes to IT systems if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

7.  Merchandise in Baggage (MiB)

  • For guidance on bringing merchandise from or to the UK in baggage or small motor vehicle, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bringing-merchandise-from-or-to-the-uk-in-baggage-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-without-a-deal

8. Northern Ireland

 

Please note that GOV.UK will now replace the Partnership Pack as the single source of up to date information. You should refer to the current guidance and information on preparing your business for the UK leaving the EU and visit theEU Exit Portal for further information. Visitors can filter the content dependant on their business requirements.

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BREXIT UPDATES as of 28/03/2019

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March 29, 2019 at 11:00 am

BREXIT UPDATES as of 28/03/2019

BREXIT UPDATES as of 28/03/2019

HM Government have issued the following guidance relative to a D1ND Brexit, which we are distributing for information

DEFRA

The date the UK leaves the EU in a No-Deal scenario has changed to 12 April. All previous guidance for EU and third country imports, including when to use TRACES and IPAFFS, remains applicable for the new No-Deal EU exit date. Please check GOV.UK at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-animals-animal-products-and-high-risk-food-and-feed-not-of-animal-origin-after-eu-exit for the latest updates.

The Department thanks those businesses which have already registered for the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) to import from third countries on EU exit Day 1. If affected traders haven’t registered already, we would suggest that you do so now to ensure you are able to notify of third country consignments coming into the UK from 11pm on 12 April. There is guidance on registration and raising notifications available https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-of-products-animals-food-and-feed-system-ipaffs-guidance.

Please note our team will be conducting planned improvements to IPAFFS from 12pm Thursday 28 March to 8am Monday 1 April. You will experience a limited service while these further improvements are made, so we recommend not accessing the system during this time.

This email is part of a regular communication to prepare you for a Day 1 No-Deal scenario as a UK importer of animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed. We will continue to keep you informed but if you do have any non-technical questions you can email the team at [email protected]. 

Export Control Organisation

Further to the earlier bulletin released earlier this week, please note, as stated in the relevant Open General Licence (export of dual use items to EU member states), it will come into force at 11pm on 12 April 2019 if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.  The full text of the information can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-export-of-dual-use-items-to-eu-member-states

For general export control queries please contact our Helpline on 020 7215 4594 or [email protected]

VAT/HMRC

HMRC have issued further information relative to the VAT changes that will apply to parcels valued at under £135.00, further information can be found at  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/communications-pack-import-vat-on-parcels-in-the-event-of-a-no-deal-eu-exit.

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 12 April 2019, the UK import VAT rules will change for goods sold to UK buyers that are sent in parcels worth £135 or less.   When the value for all goods in the parcel is £135 or less, sellers outside the UK must pay the UK import VAT for any parcels sent to UK buyers after 11pm GMT on 12 April. Sellers outside the UK include those in the EU, outside the EU, and the Channel Islands. This will include any goods worth £15 or less as they will no longer be eligible for the existing tax relief.

HMRC’s new, online parcel registration service is open and overseas businesses can register now and get their parcels reference so they are ready in case of no deal.

More information can be found at  GOV.UK.

Department for Transport

Good news, DfT have confirmed that the European Council has agreed the contingency proposal which will allow UK hauliers transport goods between the UK and the EU (and Norway) using UK operator licences for the rest of 2019 (without the need for ECMT permits).

There will be some new limitations on cross-border EU trade (Member State to Member State) and cabotage (for the first few months of a “no deal” the limit is 2 trips within 7 days after an unloaded international journey, for the following 3 month only 1 trip will be allowed within 7 days).

This will be from the Brexit date, which is currently set for 11pm on the 12th April.  ECMT permits will be required for deliveries/collections to 3rd countries but will not be required for a truck transiting through a 3rd country. e.g.  transiting Switzerland for Italy.   In cases where extra cross-border operations over and above what the new EU rules allow, ECMT permits may be used. Operators do need to be aware that ECMT is itself restricted and complex, so caution will be required.

The above is in reference to hauliers access to European markets , it does not negate the requirement for Customs procedures for the goods both in the UK and EU.

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March 10, 2019 at 6:23 am

UK to Dubai

Freight from UK to Dubai

Freight From London To Dubai

Cargo Shipping from UK to Dubai

Milky Way Logistics based in the heart of city of London, provides first class forwarding and logistics services from UK to almost all destinations in the World including Dubai.

Cargo shipping from UK to Dubai is via airfreight or sea freight depending on the cargo nature and size. For smaller goods which has more value, Milky Way Logistics offers airfreight service or courier service for shipping cargo from UK to Dubai.  The main route for airfreight service from UK to Dubai is via London Heathrow airport (LHR) to Dubai International airport. This could be via many direct flights with 2 days transit time.

Whether you need door to door or port to port, our shipping service from UK to Dubai can include both at most competitive rates and guaranteed quality.

Milky Way Logistics makes imports to Dubai simple by tailor made shipping services from UK to Dubai.

For larger shipments are a few pallets to full container loads, Milky Way Logistics offer bespoke container service from any port in the UK to Dubai ports. There are weekly shipping services between UK and Dubai.

Shipping any cargo from personal cars, personal effects and households, moving entire home, shipping commercial goods and imports and exports from UK to Dubai have never been easier than with Milky Way Logistics.

For our sea freight shipping services from UK to Dubai, we can accept both LCL (Less than a container load) which is when your cargo is not filling a whole container and we offer you consolidation with other cargos which is making it more economical as you don’t have to pay for the entire container and you will pay only for the share of the container that your cargo is occupying.

Clearing the Cargo

Milky Way Logistics does take care of your custom clearance and deal with the custom on your behalf as clearing the cargo for shipping from UK to Dubai at the Custom office of any departure port, whether it is by air from Heathrow airport or by sea through any other sea ports.

The procedure is to receive all related shipping documents which is including the Commercial Invoice and packing list and full details of the Shipper in the UK including name and full address of the company and its identification as well as full description of goods including its unique HS code. With all these information Clearing the cargo at custom will be processed on behalf of the Shipper upon which the cargo will be ready to continue its journey to its destination.

For any enquiries about shipping cargo and freight from UK to Dubai, please contact Milky Way Logistics at [email protected] and one of our professional freight team will contact you and help you through the shipment from UK to Dubai.

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