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UK Government Urged to Enhance EU Trade Relations
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on the UK government to adopt a more ambitious approach in negotiations with the European Union to revitalise declining goods exports. The BCC plans to convene a meeting of UK and EU business and political leaders ahead of the EU-UK summit on
EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Implementation Delayed
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), initially set to launch in November 2024, has been postponed to October 2025 due to technical challenges and concerns about border congestion. The EES will automate the tracking of border crossings for non-EU visitors, requiring passport and biometric data registration. The UK has
Paragon Freight Awarded Carbon Neutral Certification by Carbon Neutral Britain
Paragon Freight is proud to announce it has been officially certified as Carbon Neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain, a leading organisation helping businesses measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions. This milestone reflects Paragon Freight’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable logistics. The certification recognises that the company has
Potential Easing of UK-EU Trade Restrictions
The UK government is considering easing trade restrictions with the EU by revisiting the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) next year. The review aims to streamline border checks on plants and perishable goods and improve mutual recognition of professional qualifications, facilitating easier service transactions. This initiative seeks to reset relations
Rising Costs for Imported Christmas Trees Due to Post-Brexit Checks
The import of Christmas trees into the UK has become more costly due to post-Brexit border checks, which require mandatory phytosanitary certificates and customs declarations. These additional procedures have increased expenses and the risk of delays, leading to higher costs for importers and consumers. However, the majority of Christmas trees
UK Delays Final Stage of Post-Brexit Border Rollout
The UK government has extended the waiver on safety and security certificates for goods entering from the EU by three months, now set to end on January 31, 2025. This decision delays the final stage of the post-Brexit border rollout and has drawn criticism from traders who cite a lack
Paragon Freight Imports Endangered African Hardwood Species with CITES Permit
In a carefully regulated and fully compliant operation, Paragon Freight has successfully imported endangered African hardwood species, Khaya anthotheca and Khaya ivorensis, under the strict oversight of a valid CITES permit (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). These two hardwood species, commonly referred to
Paragon Freight Supports Eurovision with Temporary Equipment Export – Liverpool
Paragon Freight has played a behind-the-scenes role in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by facilitating the temporary export and return of specialist scanning equipment using an ATA Carnet, the internationally recognised customs document for duty-free and tax-free temporary imports and exports. The equipment was shipped to the Eurovision host location
Paragon Freight Supports Wates Construction in Completing 33-Storey Tower Project
In a critical intervention that helped bring a major high-rise project back on track, Paragon Freight provided logistics and customs consultancy services to support Wates Construction in the delivery of a 33-storey tower block development. The project was stabilised through a strategic blend of Just-In-Time (JIT) deliveries (125 full truck
Paragon Freight Supports Eurovision with Temporary Equipment Export via ATA Carnet – Rotterdam
Paragon Freight has played a behind-the-scenes role in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by facilitating the temporary export and return of specialist scanning equipment using an ATA Carnet, the internationally recognised customs document for duty-free and tax-free temporary imports and exports. The equipment was shipped to the Eurovision host location
