GXO claims Wincanton takeover will not hurt UK food retailers
The world’s largest pure-play contract logistics operator (PPCLO), GXO, has argued that its intended acquisition ...
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By John Kabawat
During my time within the logistics industry, I have noticed that many people don’t fully understand what the EORI number is for, and whether they need apply for it.
The Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) is essentially a method for tracking exports and imports within the EU, so any shipments can easily identified by Customs. All businesses within the EU need an EORI number when importing or exporting commercial cargo from or to any country outside the EU.
For those who are ...
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Mike Brettell
February 28, 2019 at 1:19 pmI didn’t get my question answered – “Do companies have to apply for an EORI number or is it sufficient for hauliers to have one?”
Alex Lennane
February 28, 2019 at 3:13 pmSorry Mike. You can get some useful information here, and you could check the FTA’s information sheet here. The FTA seems to be excellent at Brexit-related info at the moment.