The Weekly Briefing
What changed, what it means, what to do.
A short practical round-up of UK customs, freight, and compliance news. Delivered on Friday mornings for operators who need the signal, not the noise.
The Weekly Briefing
What changed, what it means, what to do.
A short, practical round-up of UK customs, freight, and compliance news, delivered to your inbox on Friday mornings. Built for operators who need the signal, not the noise.
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In the latest issue
"Reg update — EU steel quotas: the 47% cut and what it does to your landed cost."
- Which shipments are most exposed between now and 1 July.
- The four operational checks to run before the quota regime starts.
- What this means for existing UK contract terms with EU buyers.
Recent briefings
Trade Briefings
UK-EU Origin Evidence After the 2026 Briefing
What the 2026 UK-EU customs debate means for origin evidence, CDS preference claims, supplier declarations, PEM, and post-import checks for operators.
10 Sept 2026
Customs Reg Updates
UK Ecommerce Fiscal Representative Rules
What overseas sellers, marketplaces and parcel operators should prepare before the UK removes £135 customs duty relief for low value imports by late 2028.
9 Sept 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
Customs Intermediary Registration: September 2026
HMRC's customs intermediary registration consultation closes on 21 September 2026. See who may be in scope, what checks may apply and how to prepare now.
8 Sept 2026
Logistics Briefings
Port Energy Charges: UK Importer Cost Guide
UK port energy-transition charges are now a landed-cost line. See 2026 rates, port differences, contract checks, and budgeting steps for UK importers.
2 Sept 2026
Warehousing Briefings
Hybrid Labour Models in UK Warehousing 2026
How UK warehouses can blend automation, agency labour and permanent teams in 2026 while keeping service, safety, resilience and cost firmly under control.
26 Aug 2026
Customs Reg Updates
UK Tariff Suspensions: August 2026 Update
Version 3.6 of the UK tariff suspension list takes effect from 5 August 2026. Here is what UK importers should check before filing new customs entries.
25 Aug 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
HMRC VAT Fuel Scale Charges 2026/27: What Changed
HMRC's 2026/27 VAT road fuel scale charges explained, with the new rates, start date, output VAT calculation and practical fleet accounting checks now.
17 Aug 2026
Trade Reg Updates
S-PVC Anti-Dumping: What UK Importers Must Do
HMRC is registering S-PVC imports from China, Mexico and South Korea. Check commodity codes, origin evidence and duty exposure before later duty claims.
15 Aug 2026
Logistics Briefings
UK Logistics Automation Investment in 2026
UK logistics automation investment is rising in 2026. See where operators are spending, what delays projects, and how to make ROI credible for 2026 plans.
15 Aug 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
UK Hits Russia with 19 New Sanctions: What Operators Must Screen
The UK designated 19 new Russia sanctions targets on 6 August 2026, including six banks, six shadow-fleet tankers, and four rare-metal importers. Here is what freight forwarders, customs brokers, and importers must check now.
10 Aug 2026
Customs Reg Updates
UK Customs Modernisation: HMRC Call for Evidence 2026
HMRC asks whether the UK declaration-based customs model still fits digital trade. What importers, freight forwarders and software providers should know.
5 Aug 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
Airbus Pays Record £6.4m for UK Export Control Breaches
Airbus paid a record £6.4m HMRC settlement for strategic export control breaches. Lessons for UK exporters on OGEL record-keeping and self-disclosure.
1 Aug 2026
Trade Reg Updates
UK-India Trade Deal: CETA Enters Force 15 July 2026
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on 15 July 2026. Tariffs fall from 15% to 3% — but you must register and claim correctly. Here's what exporters and importers must do.
3 Jul 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
PAS 41201:2026: New Customs Intermediary Standard Explained
Britain's first customs intermediary standard launched 2 June 2026. What PAS 41201 covers, how it differs from AEO, and what happens next with certification.
1 Jul 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
UK Sanctions End-Use Controls: New Export Licensing from April 2026
OTSI expands Sanctions End-Use Controls from 27 April 2026. UK exporters must obtain licences when informed of diversion risks. What changed, who it affects, and how to comply.
28 Apr 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
French ELO mandatory for UK hauliers
French ELO is mandatory on Smart Border UK-France crossings from 20 April 2026. This guide explains the rule, barcode process, and actions to take now.
21 Apr 2026
Logistics Reg Updates
Port of Felixstowe Fuel Protest: Road Disruption 15-17 April 2026
Live briefing on fuel protest disruptions at Port of Felixstowe 15-17 April 2026. Routes affected, alternative ports, and what hauliers must do now.
17 Apr 2026
Trade Reg Updates
EU Steel Quotas 2026: UK Importer Actions
Practical guide to the EU's 2026 steel quota changes, covering the 18.3 million tonne cap, 50% duty risk, and steps UK importers should take immediately.
15 Apr 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
UK REACH Compliance: Chemical Import Requirements
Complete guide to UK REACH regulations for chemical importers. Registration deadlines, DUIN process, tonnage thresholds and compliance steps for UK businesses.
13 Apr 2026
Compliance Reg Updates
Food Import Regulations UK: FSA Requirements
Complete guide to FSA food import regulations for UK businesses. High-risk food rules, Border Control Posts, IPAFFS notification and mycotoxin limits explained.
13 Apr 2026