Warehousing

We offer various warehousing facilities depending on customer requirements. In particular our facilities for Import/Export give Customs approved warehousing, operating under E.R.T.S conditions.

STANDARD WAREHOUSING / STORAGE

Our fully covered warehouse also offers packing facilities if required and is ideal for general distribution, UK holding and storage areas.

Our warehouse has been fully approved by H.M. Customs and Excise to operate under E.R.T.S. conditions.

WHAT IS AN E.R.T.S?

An E.R.T.S is a location outside the approved area of a port or airport, approved by Customs, where non-community goods can be placed in temporary storage. This facility is not available to general importers.

The law governing this procedure states that goods removed to an E.R.T.S Premises are deemed to be in temporary storage until they are cleared by Customs.

HOW CAN THIS FACILITY HELP YOUR CASH FLOW?

FCL cargoes will be transferred under bond from port of entry directly to our warehouse and placed in a designated area.

Customs regulations state that goods must be accounted for within 45 days of date of arrival at the port of entry. A 20 day period is allowed for cargoes arriving by air.

By entering goods against your Deferment Account a maximum period of approx. 90 days credit can be obtained on Duty/VAT amounts without penalty from customs.

ADVANTAGES OF USING THE E.R.T.S FACILITY

~ Flexibility can be maintained by us to accommodate "urgent" deliveries where necessary.

~ Distribution costs can be kept to a minimum.

~All stock records and Customs documentation will be strictly controlled by our office. Details of stock holding can be transferred to you electronically on a daily/weekly basis as required.

~ Customs guarantees/undertakings will not be required from your company.

~ We can endeavour to keep freight and UK handling costs to a minimum by shipping your LCL cargoes as part of our weekly consolidations.

~ We are prepared to make an application for a "Bonded Warehouse" facility for your company if it is proven that this option is more advantageous.