Safety & Security Declaration EU

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safety-and-security-requirements-on-imports-and-exports

UK Government will introduce inbound safety and security declarations (ENS) in the UK from the 31st January 2025.

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-entry-summary-declaration (-> ymlpsend6.net)

 

The Haulier (Carrier) will be responsible for the completion of said declarations, along with the accuracy of the declarations and could be held liable for civil financial penalties for irregularities. A declaration per consignment carried will be required.

 

Unfortunately, the UK Government will be not be providing a system where these declarations can be keyed online by the carrier. Declarations to Safety and Security GB can only be made by third party software. Via our appointed port agents we would be delighted to assist our clients if you wish us to do so.

 

In order to be able to complete Safety and Security declarations we would need to be empowered by the haulier (carrier) to complete them on their behalf. On each declaration we need to be declaring their company name, address and GB EORI Number. In addition to the load details which will be provided on the commercial invoice/packing list, we MUST also quote the vehicle number arriving at the border and the date and time of arrival at the border.

 

At the time of typing, a waiver for completing declarations applies on goods from the following territories: –
  • Andorra
  • Ceuta and Melilla
  • Heligoland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Monaco
  • Norway
  • San Marino
  • Switzerland
  • The municipalities of Livigno Campione d’Italia
  • The Italian national waters of Lake Lugano, which are between the bank and the political frontier of the area between Ponte Tresa and Porto Ceresio
  • The Vatican City State
 

Other goods that do not need a declaration can be found in a more detailed list in Article 104 of the retained

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446

 

This list includes: –
  • Household Effects that are being moved by the owner of the goods, excluded are effects that are being moved commercially (under a verbal or written contract)
  • Goods covered by an ATA carnet that are being moved by the owner of the ATA Carnet, excluded are ATA carnet goods moved commercially.
  • Post and Items of Correspondence.

 

 

Industrial Action in USA

As your may have read in the news, A strike has been initiated as of 12:00 a.m. on October 1, 2024 across all U.S. East and Gulf port terminals, resulting in a complete shutdown of these crucial hubs. No goods will be picked up or delivered at any of these ports.

  • Port of New York/New Jersey
  • Port of Savannah, GA
  • Port of Houston, TX
  • Port of Miami, FL
  • Port of Boston, MA
  • Port of New Orleans, LA
  • Port of Charleston, SC
  • Port of Baltimore, MD
  • Port of Philadelphia, PA
  • Port of Wilmington, DE
  • Port of Mobile, AL
  • Port of Tampa, FL
  • Port of Freeport, TX
  • Port of Jacksonville, FL

 

Port Congestion and Transit times

It seems a year canot go by without the congestion issue rearing it’s head, there are signs that things are easing a little from a thyphon in Hong Kong but there are still the real security issues in the middle east – it remains the same with the resultant delays in transit times from the re-routing of vessels around the horn of Africa which is adding approximately 2 weeks to the usual transit times.

 

New Arrangements for EUROPE post Brexit

From the Jan 1st 2022, the easement period that the UK Government had in place for EU imports has now ended and the new GVMS system is now up and running.  It is vital that EU suppliers and Hauliers interface with this system correctly or they will not be able to move their shipments.  In order for hauliers to create their GMR’s they will require UK pre-entries to be made before they will be able to make the ferry crossing, therefore it is very important that EU suppliers provide correct paperwork early before shipment so that this can be done. Once the UK pre-entry is done the ERN/ENO will need to be provided to the haulier of their agent in order to proceed.

 

 

Air Freight – crazy season is upon us!   The usual fun and games have started already as we run up to Christmas.  All the airlines out of the Far East and China in particular, are experiencing peak demand with freight in back-logs and on standby.  This is not unusual for this time of year, but this year does seem much worse than last year.  We are already hearing of delays up to a week or more and together with some degree of chaos in LHR around the cargo centre and you have a recipe for some longer than usual lead times on import cargo to the UK.  All importers should be aware of this and plan accordingly.    The knock-on effect is that freight rates have gone through the roof and supply and demand dictates further increases coming from all the airlines.  Even on exports we know of one of the major consolidators that are struggling to meet their published tariff rates as the airlines seek to extract higher rates – and more profit for them!

 

 

 

 

Worlds Largest Container Ship (again !!)

The OOCL Hong Kong has now arrived into Felixstowe and takes the crown of being the worlds largest container ship to arrive into the UK.   In the space of a few weeks we have had the two largest vessels on the water.  The BBC have being covering this arrival and have provided video here:

OOCL Hong Kong

 

 

 

 

Worlds Largest Container Ship

The Madrid Maersk, the largest container ship (soon to be beaten by the OOCL Hong Kong arriving 21st June) has just arrived on it’s maiden call into Felixstowe. At 214,826 tonne and capable of carrying over 20,000/teu.  It continues the trend of the mega-ships currently coming on stream serving the Far East-Europe.  The vessel is currently discharging on berth 8&9 at Felixstowe Container port.

 

 

 

 

 

UK Ports Update

The congestion at Southampton seems to have now eased and rail services are back to normal levels, the same can be said for Felixstowe but we are very aware that it only takes a few days of bad weather, high winds or fog to create havoc. All the more reason to be very organised paperwork wise this time of year, don’t leave balance payments to suppliers to the very last minute – give yourselves a few days to ensure payment is cleared and Bills of Lading’s released.

 

 

London International Toy Fair

We have recently returned from our first visit to the London Toy Fair at Olympia. It was amazing to see all of the major toy suppliers all under one roof and also to enjoy the live TV stream with the roving reporters interviewing and covering many different companies and products. If you were one of the companies we spoke to, firstly thanks for giving us the time and secondly we are re-contacting all of you who gave permission for us to do so, with a view to working with you on your international import and export shipping.

We wish all of you every success this year in designing new and successfully selling your products and we look forward to working with you in the future.