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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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Riyadh to London MWLL

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March 10, 2019 at 6:21 am

Riyadh to London

Riyadh to London

Door to door shipping from Riyadh to London

Among all expertise, Milky Way Logistics provides professional and bespoke solutions for all your door-to-door shipping enquiries from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to London, UK.

Door-to-door as it is self-explanatory, is the service that starts from the shipper’s door and ends by delivery at the consignee’s door.

In our door-to-door service, the shipper or consignee do not need to be an expert in logistics and transportation as an expert can take care of the whole process as their agent.

When moving goods, personal belonging or commercial goods globally, door to door shipping could be the most effective term in shipping as the freight forwarder takes care of the whole process from the shipper’s point up to the delivery point.

Process of door to door shipping

Upon the completion of any agreement for moving goods, and appointment of a freight forwarder, the goods will be collected from the shipper’s point by the freight forwarder and those would be moved to the forwarder’s depot.  Forwarder would be able to examine if the packing is appropriate for the chosen mode of transport. After controlling the packing requirements of International shipping, the forwarder will be able to book the transport option which could be booking space on a airplane or a space on a ship.

The departure will be schedule and based on that the formalities and documentation and custom entry will be arranged for.

In terms of formalities and custom rules, there are important rules set up by the government that should be considered in any imports to the UK.

Documentation

Documentation depending on the mode of transport could vary up to some extent but there are some documents also that are similar for different shipments. As an instance, the contract of carriage for shipping via airfreight is the Airway Bill whereas for a sea freight shipping it is the Bill of Lading and for a road freight is a CMR which is the Consignment note that contains the terms and conditions of the shipping and transport liabilities.

Accepted Packings for door to door shipping from Riyadh to London

Milky Way Logistics recommends using proper packing for goods that are being shipped door to door from Riyadh to London considering the distance and mode of transport and handlings required. However, Standard packing of pallets and crates of certain height are accepted for airfreight and in addition, containerized goods are accepted for sea freight. For road haulage the preferred packing is pallets which are the best for handling, storage and shipping.

 

 

 

 

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UK to Netherlands Export

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March 10, 2019 at 6:16 am

UK to Netherlands

UK to Netherlands

Shipping Container UK to Netherlands

One of the most popular services in freight forwarding field is to move containers. Since containers are one of the most commonly used packaging for shipping and known as the standard within the industry. Therefore, there are more demand for packing goods in containers and moving them to destinations. As a result, moving containers is one of the most required service in freight industry.

Once the shipment has been agreed, the first requirement is to load the container and for loading goods into empty container one need to move the empty container from container yard to the shipper’s loading site and this is the first place moving container come to a need.

Upon completion of loading and stuffing the container the next there is the requirement of moving the full container back to the container yard.

Milky Way Logistics can provide you with both services of moving empty container from the container yard to your loading site and returning full container to the container yard at port.

For any shipping requirement for UK to Netherlands also you may wish to get quotation rate from Milky Way Logistics.

There are cases where the container wouldn’t travel by a ship but will go all the way from origin to destination on the truck. This is for the shipments between landlocked countries or those with a short distance like between UK and Netherlands which is much quicker to deliver the container on the truck over the lands.

Milky Way Logistics can offer bespoke freight service including but not limited to shipping containers from UK to Netherlands.

In this service you nominate the loading site and number of containers required and at Milky Way Logistics booking will be made and arrangements will be done to provide you with the empty container at your loading site.

This is the responsibility of the shipper or consignor to assure the goods are being loaded are allowed to be discharged at the destinations and the packings are meeting the requirements of destination and also those are appropriate for shipping.

One of the reasons that there are loads of demands for shipping container from UK to Netherlands and vice versa, is the most popular shipping ports of UK and the Netherlands however another most important reason is the proximity of the two countries and short transit time for the overland deliveries between the two countries of UK and Netherlands.

If you are looking for moving some goods from UK to Netherlands or the other way, whether those are for some commercial purpose or they are personal effects that fit in container, please contact Milky Way Logistics today and you will be offered our best bespoke service which is tailor made to best meet your requirements and always at most competitive rates.

 

 

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UK to Germany Forwarder

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February 22, 2019 at 6:07 am

London to Germany

London to Germany

Cargo from London to Germany

Milky Way Logistics Ltd, an independent freight forwarder, based in the City of London, provides professional bespoke freight solution in the UK. Wither the cargo is from London to Germany, Spain, Portugal, Latvia, Russia, India, Africa, America, Australia or elsewhere in the World, no matter where is originated or where it is destined to, our experts could help you find a solution to transport it.

At Milky Way Logistics, there are a range of freight services for all types of cargo, from very small parcels to very large and oversized shipments. There are numerous routes covered by airfreight, sea freight and road haulage.

What cargo could be shipped from London to Germany

Variety of goods from personal effects, art works, household items, machineries, commercial goods, industrial goods, consumer items and almost any product that could be traded and or imported/ exported, could also be shipped as cargo from London to Germany or any other worldwide destination.

For most of the Europe destinations including cargo from London to Germany, we offer bespoke road haulage freight services which is ranging from small vans to curtain siders to large trucks of a few tones.

This is service is inexpensive, trackable and reliable.

Which Mode of Transport

Milky Way Logistics Ltd, offers different modes of transport for different situations and always works out the best solution for your supply chain requirements.

Based on the characteristics and nature of the freight, the logistics solutions are designed and engineered to meet all the aspects of the supply chain requirements in order to promise the finest solution and most appropriate result.

For Germany being in the proximity of London, there is the opportunity to provide quality services over land and cross the North Sea and English Channel.

For any cargo from London to Germany and elsewhere in Europe and Worldwide, all aspects of the freight from the pick-up point through to custom formalities, securities, terminal handling, documentation and shipping are always worked at its best value and quality.

For further information about our services on freight and cargo solutions from London to Germany, please contact us at [email protected].

 

 

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UK to India Forwarder

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February 20, 2019 at 6:18 am

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India from UK

 

Ship Containers to India from UK

 

Milky Way Logistics, a freight forwarder based in the City of London, provides bespoke professional solutions for Ship Containers to India from UK and vice versa.

Our bespoke solutions include but not limited to air freight, ocean freight, and express delivery, pallet shipping and containerized cargo.

There are many direct and indirect flights between London and major cities of India which are facilitating any shipment between India and UK via air freight.

This mode of transport is highly recommended for smaller consignments as well as high valued goods.

In order to keep the cargo safe and away from probable damages while in transit, there are specific requirements of packaging for shipping goods to India from UK or the other way via air freight.

The other most commonly used mode of transport for Ship Containers to India from UK is via ocean freight which is widely used for containerized goods as well as bulk shipments.

Since there are lots of import and export between the two countries, shipping between India and UK has been always on high demand.

Among all modes of transport, sea freight has been one most popular for trades between India and UK.

There are weekly shipping services between India and UK major ports from most of the major shipping lines.

Milky Way Logistics offers all forwarding solutions including but not limited to container and cargo handling, custom clearance, documentation and delivery.

 

 

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UK to US Export

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February 10, 2019 at 6:14 am

UK to USA

UK to USA

UK to USA Freight

UK Freight to USA

Pallet Shipping from UK to USA

Milky Way Logistics Ltd is a freight forwarding service provider in the UK based in City of London. Among all different forwarding services that Milky Way Logistics is providing; is the expert solution of providing pallet shipping from UK to USA.

Any cargo from commercial loose to boxed to personal effects to any out of norm shapes could be packed on pallets of standard size which are more recognisable and more preferred by the transporters and carrier.

Milky Way Logistics Ltd, also offers the palletising service at the most competitive rates.

For any shipment of pallet from UK to USA all destinations, please try out the Request A Rate form on our web site and provide all required information about the shipment and our expert team will assist you with your shipment.

Airfreight service for Pallet Shipping from UK to USA

At Milky Way Logistics Ltd, we are offering professional airfreight service for your palletised goods when the volume is not so big but the transit time is an element to consider.

For all your shipment with time barriers when you need those to be shipped to USA at a very short transit time, we can help you to arrange quality airfreight service. It might not be the cheapest mode of service however the quality of service and the transit time is guaranteed to be the best.

For our airfreight service, we first provide you the rates as per the information we receive from you, and upon agreement on the costs we arrange collection of your goods from your origin that could be your door or suppliers warehouse or any site of your request and then we transfer to the airline storage at the airport for further formalities, measurement and documentation.

As per the actual measurements you will be invoiced and at the same time the shipment will be booked on a flight for its journey to the destination in USA.

All original documents are issued as per your instructions and any financial or credit contract requirements.

Pallet shipping to USA has never been any easier with the expertise of Milky Way Logistics.

Pallet shipping from UK to USA via Sea

Ocean shipping or transatlantic shipping of goods from UK to USA has been one of the most important routes in International shipping and trade.

Milky Way Logistics, provides first class service on ocean shipping. For all larger quantity of commodities where there are various number of pallets, you can rely on our ocean services where we offer container shipping through the best shipping lines of the World.

At this practice, you will be provided with the empty container where you can stuff all your pallets inside container and we return the stuffed container to the port yard for further formalities, weighing and documentation and booking on a vessel.

There are many specific rules and regulations for each export shipment via sea that at Milky Way Logistics; thanks to the experts experience and qualifications, everything is taken care of and you do not have to worry as your goods are in safe hands up until the destination.

Just like the airfreight service, you will be provided with all original shipping documents that are the identity of your shipment and you will be able to release your shipment at the destination port.

Therefore for any shipments from UK to USA including palletised shipment and any small or large volumes please contact us today at [email protected] or just fill in the form of Request A Rate on our web site and you will be assisted by one of our expert team.

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February 6, 2019 at 7:07 am

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London to Qatar Export

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January 24, 2019 at 6:01 am

London to Qatar

Air Freight from London to Qatar

There are very reliable air freight services from London and UK to Qatar which is on a daily basis with a very short transit time.

Milky Way Logistics provides air freight services from UK London to Qatar for both commercial goods and personal effect.

In order to send a commercial shipment from London or elsewhere in the UK to Qatar all destinations via air; any shipper would need to be a British registered business and should have an EORI number which is their unique number by which they are recognised by Her Majesty’s Custom and Revenue (HMRC) for custom formalities.

Most of the air freight services offered and covered by Milky Way Logistics are via Heathrow airport which is the UK’s busiest airport and major International freight airport.

For all air freight services, shipment is collected from the origin in the UK by road haulage and moved to Heathrow airport for its air freight journey.

The air freight service from London to Qatar is reliable, fast, trackable and cost effective. For your shipment to arrive at its destination in Qatar, the quickest mode would be using air freight from London to Qatar which is via the airlines who offer cargo services.

Every day there are many flights from London to Qatar which are carrying both passenger and cargo in this route. However, for oversized packages, there are also Freighter aircrafts that are dedicated for cargo services and can carry large size packages that are not accepted by normal flights however more expensive.

Air freight service from London to Qatar, is recommended service for those who are moving out from UK to Qatar and need their personal belongings to move without hassles.

Guaranteed best rates for air freight from London to Qatar

If you have any targeted rate for your required air freight service, please let us know so we can work to match the rate. When we know the range of rate you are looking for, our expert air freight staff can always work and negotiate with the airline to match the price. However, our service is about quality.

Milky Way Logistics assure to take care of the shipment from its origin up until delivering at its destination.

This service is trackable from the moment it is collected from the shipper’s place until the delivery at destination.

The Process

The process of air freight from London to Qatar, includes negotiation for the air freight, agreeing on the rates, receiving full details of the shipment including shippers address and commercial invoice and packing list, collection, custom clearance, security, flight booking, documentation, custom and export formalities and shipping out the freight and passing over the shipping documentation.

For some destinations any import would be subject to a Certificate of Origin that is issued by the Chamber and this could be arranged upon request.

For any air freight service from London to Qatar please compare our competitive rates and quality services and contact us at [email protected] and send details of your shipment to receive our same day quotation.

 

 

 

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