Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why are Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) required? ENS are required in accordance with the SAFE Framework of Standards to help customs authorities assess the safety and security of goods entering a territory. Starting from Friday 31st January 2025, UK legislation mandates all logistics movements entering the United Kingdom from Europe to complete a Safety and […]
Experts reveal 5 keys to success for manufacturers in 2025
2025 is here and the release of MakeUK’s most recent Manufacturing Outlook report suggests that sector optimism is on the up. Fuelled in part by expectations of greater political stability, UK manufacturers are looking forward to a boost in their overall economic prospects in the new year. Expectations of a manufacturing-led industrial strategy, and a generally more […]
UK Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
On 15 December 2024, the United Kingdom officially acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), opening a new chapter in its global trade ambitions. For UK businesses, this milestone means enhanced opportunities to trade with key CPTPP nations, including Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, Peru, Malaysia, and Brunei. Although Canada […]
January Warehouse Restocking: The biggest inventory refresh of the year!
January marks a significant moment in the supply chain calendar — a time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the one ahead. Drawing inspiration from Janus, the two-faced Roman god who looks both forward and back, this month brings with it unique challenges and opportunities for warehouse stocktaking operations. January is a time […]
Funding and Scalability of UK Farming: The agriculture outlook 2025
The agricultural sector is one of the UK’s oldest and most treasured exports, but has faced some of the most significant challenges of any industry in recent years. The UK agricultural sector accounts for 70% of our total land area – 17 million hectares. In 2023, agriculture contributed £13.7bn to the UK economy, employing 462,100people. Despite these impressive figures, […]
Customs and Rules of Origin
A Brief History of UK Customs Customs – the process of regulating trade at a nation’s borders and collecting taxes have existed for over 4000 years, originating within ancient civilisations including Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. The Greeks and Romans imposed sophisticated trading systems which were institutionalised to fund the empire. In Britain, Sir Robert Peel’s […]
Route optimisation for profit, productivity and driver safety
For logistics businesses, utilising route planning and optimisation tools can be the difference between having a satisfied customer or not. And whilst maximising volume density, reducing miles travelled and fuel costs are the most immediate and desired outcomes, the primary goal of optimisation is to improve overall fleet efficiency and achieve customer service objectives. A […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Evolve your supply chain with OpenText
As supply chains balance the requirements around increased resiliency, agility and cost efficiency, digital transformation and robust technology strategy are keys to success. Modern integration capabilities, secure ecosystem collaboration and end-to-end visibility all help increase supply chain maturity and collaborate more effectively with suppliers, customers and other business partners. To overcome the increasing complexity and […]
Increasing Efficiency, Reducing Downtime, and Meeting Energy Goals in Food, Beverage, and Distribution: Solutions for Engineering Teams
For engineering managers and technical personnel in the food, beverage, and distribution industries, operational efficiency and reduced downtime are critical to ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations. In addition, the growing focus on energy-saving requirements is driving the need for solutions that not only improve productivity but also reduce energy consumption. Unplanned stoppages and inefficient systems […]
Supply chain visibility – Three reasons behind missing ROI from tech investments
By Open Text Supply chain visibility is a key focus area for many organizations. Therefore, it’s no wonder that visibility, monitoring and analytics tools top the list of supply chain technology investments. Despite the fact that companies both understand the importance of visibility and are investing in tools to improve it, the results are not […]
