ETSFs could be the answer to post-transition UK import clearance chaos

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While Brexit has taken something of a backseat over recent months to the impact of Covid-19, it is now as clear as it can be that, from 1 January, customs declarations will apply to all UK imports from the EU, causing delays to already busy ports and stretched supply chains.

For those industries that rely on just-in-time (JIT) distribution, such as pharmaceutical, perishable goods, manufacturing, spare parts and low-value high-volume e-commerce, it’s imperative to get goods through customs clearance without delays ...