Jeavons Eurotir is the perfect partner to team up with if you are new to importing and exporting, and are looking for help with international shipping and customs warehousing. Here we discuss some of the key things to consider when it comes to International shipping, and the advantages that using a customs warehouse can offer.

E-commerce has played a major role in the acceleration of importing and exporting. Whether it's by road, rail, air or sea, international shipping potentially requires the involvement of a freight forwarder who’ll handle the logistics and manage your overall shipment. A freight forwarder can oversee everything, right from the moment first contact is made by the sender, up till the moment the consignment reaches its eventual destination. They’ll organise transportation, take care of the logistics, and ensure all documentation is present and correct. Jeavons Eurotir is not only an international shipping company, but we can also act on our clients’ behalf as a freight forwarder. So, by choosing Jeavons Eurotir you have a complete one-stop solution to all your shipping, warehousing and customs requirements. With our close, established connections with major shipping companies, we can take care of your goods and deliver them anywhere in the world.

Should it be required, your consignment can be stored under customs control in a designated customs warehouse for however long it needs to be housed there. A customs warehouse is a storage facility that holds imported goods in storage, without the need to pay customs duty. Merchandise can be stored in a customs warehouse for a number of years (should it need to be). There are two types of customs warehouse; customs bonded warehouses and non-bonded warehouses - the difference between the two being the connection level with customs. With non bonded warehouses, the importer has to immediately pay taxes on goods and then have them inspected. To make the process easier, non bonded warehouses can work with customs bonded warehousing services, to arrange for goods to be held until duties and inspections are completed. The majority of customs bonded warehouses are owned by governments (HMRC in the case of the UK for example). Private companies can operate their own customs warehouses provided they arrange correct certification with the appropriate customs office.

Jeavons Eurotir provides full warehousing solution to our clients, complete with 24/7 security measures such as CCTV surveillance, as required by HMRC standards. Our customs warehouse offers general and bonded storage facilities whenever you need them. Contact us today for help with all your shipping requirements.