Due to the ongoing uncertainty and with the 29th March fast approaching, we are being forced to move from preparation stage to put in place our no deal BREXIT action plan. The aim of this notice is to give brief guidance, and an update of what this means for our customers on the assumption now that we will leave the EU at 23:00 Hrs Friday 29th March.

European Export services

• As of Thursday 28th March we will pause all exports into Europe.

This means the last day of collections under 'EU conditions' will be Wednesday 27th March.
(This is to allow us to ensure cargo reaches Europe before any restrictions apply).

• From Thursday 28th unless the situation changes, we will not collect any shipment bound for Europe without the required  documentation listed  below. An email scan will be requested at the point of booking, and before collection takes place.

European Import services

As of Tuesday 26th March we will start to pause all European import services.

This means the last day of collections under 'EU conditions'will be Monday 25th March.
(This is to allow us to ensure cargo reaches the UK before any restrictions apply).

From Tuesday 26th unless the situation changes, we will not collect any shipment bound for the UK without the required documentation listed  below. We will request a copy of your suppliers Invoice to you, in order to call the shipment forward with our EU partners.

Documentation

Commercial invoices will be mandatory for each shipment, and must contain

• Importers details
• Exporters details
• Packing details (or packing list)
• Weight
• Sales value and currency
• Incoterms
• Country of origin
• EORI number
• Commodity Codes
• Complete our letter of empowerment

We urge our Customers to prepare

1. Act now: If you do not have an active EORI this will be needed for Customs Clearance, iImport or Export. We cannot collect or move your goods if we are not in receipt of this. Its free to apply and currentlytakes just a few days. All customers without an EORI number must apply now at  https://www.gov.uk/eori
2. Act now: Establish the Customs commodity codes and incoterms for your goods. This will allow you to apply the correct rate and amount of Duty and keep you compliant with HMRC https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff
3. Act now: Complete our letter of empowerment - Download the document for completion

Why Davies Turner ?

• Davies Turner is uniquely placed to use the existing customs clearance skills and systems that support over 100 trucks per week to and from Turkey & North Africa among our non EU specialist  services.
• Alongside our trailer services Davies Turner is one of the largest Sea freight groupage operators, handling clearances at every site.
• We already use a variety of ferry routes and ports by road.
• Our UK depots are approved for customs clearance allowing us to by-pass congestion within the ports and proceed for clearance by the Davies Turner Clearance team inland.
• In 2010 Davies Turner were among the first to be awarded AEO status, we are therefore experienced in operating in a “trusted trader” environment.
• Existing Clearance and Operations Teams are being bolstered with a nationwide recruitment plan, and in preparation with our award winning IT teams, including software and infrastructure.

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