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CCS-Express GmbH has received authorization for simplified customs declaration procedures, further strengthening its position as a leading customs clearance agent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With this approval, CCS-Express can process goods more easily under the export procedure, no longer needs to present them at the export customs office, and can submit export declarations at any customs office within the EU. This results in significant time savings and greater flexibility for CCS clients in customs processing.

Faster, safer, and more cost-effective: CCS-Express’s automated customs clearance accelerates the flow of goods, saving time and money.

transport logistic is the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. CCS-Express is represented as a co-partner on the stand of WCAworld, a global network of independent freight forwarders and logistics companies.

The regulation (EU) 2015/1998 mandates the use of tamper-evident packaging for known consignors and regulated agents in air freight transportation. The aim of this directive is to enhance security within the air freight supply chain and to prevent unauthorised interference with shipments.

Both the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Transport Canada are introducing new regulations for air cargo imports. ACAS (Air Cargo Advance Screening; USA) and PACT (Pre-load Air Cargo Targeting; Canada) aim to increase air cargo security. Shippers and freight forwarders will now need to provide more detailed and accurate information about their shipments to avoid delays in the process.

CCS-Express demonstrated its ability to use unconventional methods to ensure the precise delivery of a consignment to the desired location with a project for Microsoft in Munich. A 360 kg, highly sensitive high-tech device was delivered to the fourth floor by crane.

Numerous courier services impose temporary surcharges on parcel shipments during the high-demand period of the year. CCS-Express has to pass these surcharges on to its customers. In this article, we provide an overview of the current peak season surcharges announced by the leading courier services.

As a result of regular monitoring and final inspection by customs authorities, several customs authorisations of CCS-Express GmbH remain valid. This includes the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).

From 1 July 2024, the obligation to pay tolls for the use of federal trunk roads will be extended to vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass of more than 3.5 tonnes. The extension of the toll obligation is expected to increase freight rates in Germany.

A case from Belgium shows that customs authorities sometimes overstep the line and customs clearance agents are wrongly accused.

At this year's edition of the cult race TOUR Transalp, the CCS Cycling Team featured Managing Director Maxi Ebert and team colleague Maximilian Bittl. After seven stages with 17,600 meters of ascent across 800 kilometres, the team finished ninth overall with a total time of 26:39:22.

CCS-Express is supporting the Austrian cyclist Jana Gigele for the current season. The athlete competes in road races in the Austrian Cycling League and in UCI races. In addition she participates in the UCI Gravel World Series as an individual starter.

From 18 August 2024, importers of batteries into the European Union will be subject to far-reaching obligations. The new EU regulations are intended to make the entire life cycle of a battery sustainable.

CBAM (carbon border adjustment mechanism) is a compensation mechanism for goods imported from countries in which little or no effort is made to reduce greenhouse gases.

In future, leading international courier services such as FedEx, DHL and UPS will require the electronic transmission of the Master Reference Number (MRN) if a shipment is created with a destination outside the European Union.

CCS-Express joins the JCtrans Network and strengthens its position as an international logistics provider.

Tobias Redweik joins the sea freight team.

Anyone importing goods into the European Union (EU) must comply with various regulations and requirements. We highlight the most important points for EU imports in the form of a checklist.

The popular CCS Customer Portal was redesigned this year and is now available with a new, user-friendly interface.