Becoming a customs broker can help you win more logistics work

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Time is running out for UK importers of European goods who deferred their customs declarations as part of a six-month moratorium to soften the impact of Brexit.

But many importers are woefully unprepared to meet the rolling deadline for lodging supplementary declarations for goods imported from 1 January. The situation has been compounded by a shortage of experienced customs brokers.

Canny freight forwarders that offer customs brokerage services, as well as handling their customers’ transport needs, will be well placed to capitalise ...