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Interest claim in the case of incorrect customs tariff classification
Blog Post
2023-11-30
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/interest_claim_incorrect_customs_tariff/
If the customs authorities of an EU member state determine during a review that higher import duties are payable than originally assessed, they have been able to add interest to the additional amount since 2016. A new court judgement now …
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Simplify your christmas shipping!
Blog Post
2023-11-21
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/simplify-your-christmas-bulk-shipping/
Are you planning to send christmas gifts to customers & partners? And you don’t want to book each shipment separate? We have the solution! Use the batch shipping function for identical parcels that you want to send nationally! Log in …
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World trade goods barometer and European CEP market show slightly positive trends
Blog Post
2023-11-21
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/european-cep-market-show-slightly-positive-trends/
The WTO’s Trade in Goods Barometer, a leading indicator for global trade, shows a slight upturn in trade in 2023 following stagnation in 2022 and at the beginning of this year. Although the volume of trade in goods fell by …
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Brexit: UK to introduce new Import Control System from 2024
Blog Post
2023-10-26
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/uk-new-import-control-system/
The British government has already postponed the introduction of a new border control system for imports from the EU five times since Brexit. The Import Control System came into force on 31 January 2024. But what does the new system …
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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What you should know now
Blog Post
2023-10-02
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/the-eu-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism/
With the new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), companies will have to pay higher import duties on goods with high emission values in the future. We explain which obligations will already apply from 1 October 2023 and what this …
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Binding customs tariff information for imports of goods into the EU
Blog Post
2023-09-28
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/binding-customs-tariff-information-for-imports-of-goods-into-the-eu/
Anyone importing goods into the EU must state an 11-digit customs tariff code in the import declaration. This code can be used to determine, among other things, the type of goods and the customs duties and taxes to be …
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Turkey changes name in international usage – impact on trade documents
Blog Post
2023-09-26
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/turkey-changes-name-in-international-usage-impact-on-trade-documents/
Since 1 June 2022, Turkey has been called Republic of Türkiye instead of Turkey in official international usage. This was preceded by an official application by the Turkish Foreign Ministry to the United Nations. After a transitional phase in which …
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Secure supply chains: shipping and logistics costs as a key success factor
Blog Post
2023-09-19
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/secure-supply-chains-shipping-and-logistics-costs-as-a-key-success-factor/
6 steps to optimise your logistics. Nothing has hit manufacturing companies worldwide as hard as the interrupted supply chains. The result: supply bottlenecks, shortages of raw materials and higher prices for imports and exports.1 Due to their dependence on global …
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FAQ „Temporary admission“: What you should know and consider when temporarily importing into Germany
Blog Post
2023-08-31
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/faq-temporary-admission-what-you-should-know-and-consider-when-temporarily-importing-into-germany/
If you import goods from a third country that are further processed, handled or repaired within Germany (EU) and then re-exported to a third country, import duties and taxes may not apply. However, certain conditions must be fulfilled and a …
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Are you familiar with the Milkrun concept?
Blog Post
2023-07-26
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/are-you-familiar-with-the-milkrun-concept/
The Milkrun concept or Milkrun principle is a logistics concept. We briefly explain its meaning and functioning for today’s supply logistics. Basic idea and historical origin of the Milkrun concept The concept of the Milkrun is based on the idea …
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Sustained growth trend with a drop in demand? Forecasts and challenges in the German CEP market
Blog Post
2023-07-12
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/cep-study-2023-outlook-for-the-german-cep-market/
The recently published CEP Study 2023 by the Bundesverband Paket & Expresslogistik (BIEK) (Federal Association of Parcel & Express Logistics) once again presents a panorama of the CEP industry in Germany that is saturated with figures. We explain why shipping …
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LetMeShip develops leadership training concept for middle management – Part 3
Blog Post
2023-06-22
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/letmeship-develops-leadership-training-concept-for-middle-management-part-3/
In the final part of the blog series, we will look at the selection process for training providers, the use of different learning formats and the frequency of our trainings. We also discuss the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of …
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LetMeShip develops leadership training concept for middle management – Part 2
Blog Post
2023-06-21
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/letmeship-develops-leadership-training-concept-for-middle-management-part-2/
In the second part of this 3-part blog series, we explain the importance of developing leadership values and guidelines to create a unified approach to leadership and describe our process for developing them within the organisation. Shared values and leadership …
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LetMeShip develops leadership training concept for middle management – Part 1
Blog Post
2023-06-16
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/letmeship-develops-leadership-training-concept-for-middle-management-part-1/
In the first part of this 3-part blog series, we will give you insights into the development and implementation of the values and guidelines at LetMeShip and why a unified leadership approach within the organisation is of fundamental importance. Shared …
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Strengthening the resilience of supply chains
Blog Post
2023-05-09
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/strengthening-the-resilience-of-supply-chains/
How can companies and the logistics industry strengthen supply chain resilience? An outlook and review of the development of the value chain. Disrupted supply chains greatest risk to economic growth in Germany. In Germany, 91 percent of companies see …
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LetMeShip – ITA Consulting Group acquires Dutch shipping platform ParcelParcel
Blog Post
2023-03-29
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/letmeship-ita-consulting-group-acquires-dutch-shipping-platform-parcelparcel/
ITA Consulting Group, the fast-growing provider of the leading B2B multi-carrier shipping platform LetMeShip, is accelerating its European expansion with the acquisition of the Dutch shipping platform ParcelParcel. With the takeover of ParcelParcel with effect from April 1, 2023, ITA …
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SHIPPING IN PEAK SEASON: How well prepared are you?
Blog Post
2021-11-23
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/shipping-in-peak-season-how-well-prepared-are-you/
During this time, it’s not at all uncommon that the delivery of your shipments will require longer transit times. So, what does this mean and what factors should you consider in advance? What is considered peak season in the mail …
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What the new EU VAT package means for your import shipping
Blog Post
2021-06-30
Ulla Wenderoth
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/import-shipping/
With effect from 1 July 2021, the new EU VAT package will come into force, which will abolish the previously applicable exemption limit of €22.00 for import shipping from non-EU countries. This new regulation was triggered by increased abusive interpretations …
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Brexit News and FAQ: What you should know about Brexit
Blog Post
2020-12-30
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/brexit-shipping-news/
With the UK leaving the EU, there have been many changes to shipping to and from the UK – most recently with the introduction of full UK import controls for goods imported from Europe from January 2024. The consequences …
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Supplier connection: Connect suppliers and save on imported goods
Blog Post
2020-10-27
Florian Heydorn
https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/supplier_connection_import/
Always import at the best prices – connect suppliers to your LetMeShip account and pass on shipping conditions Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you only needed one system for your complete goods dispatch? And to …