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Expert perspectives on commodity trading, customs compliance, trade finance, and supply chain technology.
Customs Broker Software: Automating Declarations for Multiple Clients
The customs brokerage industry sits at the intersection of regulatory complexity and operational scale. Modern brokers manage thousands of declarations monthly across multiple jurisdictions, each with
What is a Freight Forwarder? How Technology is Transforming the Industry
Freight forwarders are the invisible orchestrators of global trade, moving $14 trillion worth of goods annually across borders, oceans, and continents. Yet for an industry that underpins the world eco
NCTS Transit Declarations: How to Move Goods Through the UK and EU
The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) has become the backbone of goods movement between the UK and EU since Brexit fundamentally altered trade flows. What was once a seamless internal market now
CDS (Customs Declaration Service): Everything You Need to Know for UK Trade
The UK's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) represents the most significant overhaul of British customs infrastructure in decades. Since replacing the legacy CHIEF system, CDS has fundamentally changed
What Are Customs Declarations? A Complete Guide for UK Importers and Exporters
Customs declarations are legal documents that provide HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) with essential information about goods entering or leaving the UK. They detail what's being traded, its value, origin,
What is the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS), and how do you submit an import declaration in 2026?
CDS is the UK's customs platform for import and export declarations, now stricter about commodity codes and valuation. Here is what CDS is, what an import declaration needs, and how to file one without getting rejected.
CargoWise Alternatives for SME Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders in 2026
CargoWise is genuinely excellent for 50+ seat enterprise forwarders. For the £2M-£50M broker, forwarder or 3PL, it's wrong-sized. A direct comparison of CargoWise, tradePhlo, Descartes OneView, Magaya, AEB ASSIST4, CAS, BoxTop, and Kerridge — with honest pricing, implementation timelines, and a framework for picking by business shape rather than feature checklist.
From de minimis to data, how the UK and EU are reshaping low value parcel rules
Low value parcels have long benefited from simplified customs treatment in both the UK and the EU. These thresholds, designed to speed up clearance and reduce administrative burdens, were suited to a
Why manual customs processes will cost you in 2026 // tradePhlo
As global trade rules evolve, the cost of staying manual is rising fast. Businesses still relying on paper-based or semi-automated workflows are heading for risk, delays and rising costs unless they a
Accelerating Defence Supply Chains: Why Automation and AI Are Now Non-Negotiable
In the wake of growing geopolitical uncertainty and renewed investment in national security, the defence supply chain is entering a period of rapid transformation. Events such as DSEI UK 2025 have und
UK–US trade deal signals major customs & tariff overhaul
June 2025 | By tradePhlo editorial team The UK–US Economic Prosperity Agreement , signed into effect on June 16, 2025 , marks a pivotal step toward reshaping trade relations between the two countries
Is the UK ending the £135 import duty exemption? What it means for importers in 2025
By tradePhlo – Customs clearance software & brokerage experts In a move that could significantly impact online retailers, e-commerce platforms, and UK importers, the UK government is considering en