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Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
Freight forwarders oversee the worldwide movement of cargo, packing, documentation and customs clearance, on behalf of importers and exporters.
Information for companies applying for mode shift revenue support and waterborne freight grant schemes, which offer help with rail or water freight.
How to account for VAT on services when a vehicle, ship or aircraft is provided, together with a driver or crew for the transport of goods.
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving accompanied (self-drive) RoRo freight and unaccompanied RoRo freight between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union.
Customs and security requirements for rail freight movements entering or leaving the UK.
The Freight Energy Forum facilitates energy infrastructure to support the freight sector achieve net zero.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software.
The Freight Innovation Fund is supporting businesses to innovate and back skilled UK jobs.
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Order regulates renewable fuels used for transport.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
How road transport companies and their drivers must secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 8 May 2024.
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