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The story of Portmade

The Customs Support Family keeps growing. In July 2022, we welcomed Portmade as a new member in Belgium. Portmade has been active in the customs industry since 1987 when it was still a department of CMB Transport, a Belgian shipping company. 

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Belgium
Portmade
The Netherlands
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Celebrating European Day of Languages at Customs Support

This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

Language
Germany
Ireland
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
WeAreCustomsSupport
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The History of the Dutch Customs Authority

Today is National Customs Day in the Netherlands. What better day than to take a look at the history of Customs in the Netherlands. This year the Dutch Customs Authority celebrates its 425-year existence. 

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The Netherlands
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Meet Our People: Customs Support Operational Manager Consultancy Jeffrey Havelaar

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Jeffrey Havelaar.

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MeetOurPeople
The Netherlands
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Meet Our People: Huib van Heumen

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Huib van Heumen.

Huib van Heumen in front of a nl flag
MeetOurPeople
The Netherlands
WeAreCustomsSupport
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Meet Our People: Customs Support International Customs and Compliance Director Nicolas Collart

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do.

Nicolas Collart
MeetOurPeople
The Netherlands
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Acquisition of DeGasdokter Strengthens Presence in Customs Support Safety

Customs Support Safety, part of Customs Support Group, grows further with the acquisition of DeGasdokter. This takeover strengthens our position in the market for gas measurements in the Netherlands.

Acquisition
The Netherlands
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From office boy to customs specialist. How I became a declarant

It was 1984 when I was asked if I was interested in the job of trainee customs officer. Just released from military service and looking for work, I was interested.

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WeAreCustomsSupport
The Netherlands
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Customs Support Advises Fiscal Representation for Companies Importing from the UK

When British companies import goods into the Netherlands to sell them to their customers in the Netherlands they have to pay Value Added Tax (VAT). They can redeem VAT from the British Tax Authority, but that can take time. And with cash flow, time is money.  

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Fiscal Representation
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
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Customs Support acquires Verex Customs Services

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisitions of Verex Customs Services. Customs Support aims to be the leading digital and neutral customs broker in Europe. This acquisition strengthens our service portfolio and presence in The Netherlands. 

Acquisition
The Netherlands