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Dangerous Goods Note
When a Dangerous Goods Note should be used, how and why your business should use it and where to get it from.
Transport document completion
An overview of the key shipping documents that should accompany your consignments when transporting goods
Cargo insurance for goods at sea
How to make sure your business gets the right insurance cover for your international maritime goods transit.
Key documents for transporting goods by sea
The paperwork involved in sending your goods by sea including the Standard Shipping Note and downloadable examples.
Main international shipping routes
An overview of some of the world's most important maritime trading arteries along which you can transport your goods.
Costs of ocean shipping
The main factors behind differing costs of shipping, and how different shipping operators set their prices.
How are goods carried on ships?
The three main ways of loading goods for transport onto a ship - as bulk, break-bulk, or in containers.
Different types of ocean shipping
Key characteristics of the main ocean vessels which your business can use when engaging in international trade.
How to move goods by sea
Key documents needed to transport goods by sea, and information on freight and different vessels used in shipping.
Advantages and disadvantages of road transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using couriers, freight forwarders, hauliers, or operating your own vehicles to move goods by road.
Advantages and disadvantages of sea transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using sea transport when importing or exporting and the practicalities of shipping goods by sea.
International transport and distribution
Road, rail, air and sea options for transport and distribution and how your business can choose between them.
The different online selling regulations
The legal position and the relevant legislation to consider when selling online, including data protection, consumer protection and electronic commerce
What information is required in a Supplementary Declaration?
An overview of the information you'll need to provide in a Supplementary Declaration.
Supplementary Declarations
An overview of Supplementary Declarations used in accounting for European Union trade.
Changes to Intrastat from 1 January 2022
Intrastat threshold notification and new requirements for dispatches.
What is Intrastat and who has to make returns?
Work out whether you're required to complete an Intrastat return.
How and when do I submit my Intrastat return?
Guidance on completing the Intrastat return.
Why is Intrastat important?
How returning complete, accurate and timely Intrastat data can benefit your business.
Penalties for late or inaccurate Supplementary Declarations
Penalties incurred for failing to return complete, accurate and timely Intrastat Supplementary Declarations.