Get Ready for Brexit
Both for a deal and a no-deal: be prepared in time for customs formalities!
The 31st of October 2019 is the new deadline for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. This inevitably means the introduction of customs formalities for the transport of cargo via the Dutch ports. In the case of a no-deal Brexit immediately on the 1st of November 2019, if a deal is reached on the 1st of January 2021 following a transitional period. Make sure you are ready in time. Together, we can prevent delays. Register now as a participant in the Dutch Brexit solution!
One single solution to Brexit in the Dutch ports
In close cooperation with the ferry operators, Dutch Customs, interest groups and the port authorities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Portbase has developed a chain-wide solution for the customs obligations which will be in effect in the Dutch ports following Brexit. In this solution, each link in the logistics chain has its own role and responsibilities. All information will precede the cargo. This allows for smart supervision on the part of Customs, with minimal disruption to the logistics process. As a result, cargo can always be swiftly transported via the Dutch ports after Brexit as well. Full information is available at www.getreadyforbrexit.eu. The Dutch solution complies with European legislation.
Quickly register for the Portbase services
The pre-notification and tracking of import and export cargo at the terminals by means of the Port Community System of Portbase is an essential part of the Dutch chain solution for Brexit. This is mandatory at all ferry terminals and most shortsea terminals. No transport without pre-notified customs document. The Portbase services required for this:
For the pre-registration of customs documents to the terminal:
To check wheather you can leave for the terminal:
Register as a participant today. You can register directly for the Brexit services via the links above. Together we can prevent delays in the Dutch ports!
Want to know how your cargo can continue to travel swiftly from and to the United Kingdom through the Dutch ports after Brexit? Our manual will tell you how.
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