BREXIT – The United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union

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As of 31 January 2020 (23:00 UK time), the United Kingdom has left the European Union. In the following text please provide some facts and information about BREXIT. (https://www.gov.uk/brexit)

Regarding BREXIT the facts are as follows:

  • The United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) will leave the European Union (EU 28) on 31 January 2020 at 23:00 UK time, midnight European time.
  • However, for a period of exactly 11 months to the minute, there will be a TRANSITORY period as provided for in “Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty” which will allow both parties, namely the UK and the EU27 Member States, to formally unravel various “technical knots” in the current EU28 fabric.
  • The transitional period could have been extended for a further two years, but was ruled out by the law passed on Friday 20 December 2019 by the UK Parliament.
  • Therefore, the UK will cease to be legally, physically and/or technically part of the European Union from 31 December 2020 at 11pm.
  • During the Transitional Period, the UK will no longer be bound by European law and will not be part of any new European legislation and will technically be OUT OF THE EUROPEAN CUSTOMS UNION, the Transitional Period will allow the exchange of goods from EU27 states into the UK and vice versa WITHOUT the NEED to undergo customs clearance formalities at the point of entry into or out of the UK
  • From 31 January 2020 at 23:00 until 31 December 2020 at 23:00 our physical and technical “MODUS OPERANDI” (i.e. operational service) will continue as it has worked to date. Customs procedures will be introduced ONLY from 1 January 2021.
  • This “modus operandi” will continue for all 11 months of 2020 after the BREXIT date of 31 January 2020.
  • From 1 January 2021 goods travelling in or out of the UK to or from Europe will be subject to customs clearance formalities In these 11 months (in 2020) it will be up to the UK Government to find a bilateral trade agreement with the remaining EU27 Member States.
  • From 1 January 2021, goods travelling in or out of the UK to or from Europe will be subject to customs clearance formalities

In these 11 months (in 2020) it will be up to the UK government to find a bilateral trade agreement with the remaining EU27 member states.

If an agreement is found and implemented by 31/12/2020 during the transition period, we will formally have a BREXIT with an agreement and therefore no duties/taxes will be levied on most products entering the UK from the EU27 countries from 1 January 2021 and vice versa.

If an Agreement is NOT found and therefore NOT put in place by 31/12/2020 during the Transition period, we will formally have a BREXIT WITHOUT an Agreement. In this case the WTO GATT tariffs between the two trading blocs will most likely apply.

The above trade consideration will have no technical or operational effect on the entry or exit of goods from the UK from 1 January 2021, except for importers into the UK who may be subject to duties and taxes on the import of goods.

During 2019, the UK had the option to leave the EU28 without a deal which would have led to the impossibility of the implementation of the ‘transition’ period; to avoid this we have seen the adoption of several emergency interim measures (such as TSPs and other similar procedures) to and cope with a ‘hard Brexit’ should this occur.

However, we reiterate that from 31 January 2020 at 23:00 until 31 December 2020 at 23:00 our physical and technical “MODUS OPERANDI” will continue as it has done to date. Customs procedures will be introduced ONLY from 1 January 2021.

 

Sources:

https://www.gov.uk/brexit

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-50125338

 

 

 

 

Al 31 gennaio 2020 (alle 23:00 ora del Regno Unito) il Regno Unito ha lasciato l’Unione europea. Nel testo seguente si prega di mettere a punto alcuni fatti e informazioni su BREXIT. (https://www.gov.uk/brexit)

Per quanto riguarda BREXIT i fatti sono i seguenti:

  • Il Regno Unito (Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord) lascierà l’Unione Europea (UE 28) il 31 gennaio 2020 alle 23:00 ora del Regno Unito, mezzanotte all’ora europea.
  • Tuttavia, per un periodo di esattamente 11 mesi al minuto, ci sarà un periodo TRANSITORIO come previsto dall ‘”articolo 50 del trattato di Lisbona” che consentirà ad entrambe le parti, vale a dire il Regno Unito e gli Stati membri dell’UE27, di sciogliere formalmente vari “nodi tecnici” nell’attuale tessuto UE 28.
  • Il periodo di transizione avrebbe potuto essere prorogato di altri due anni, ma è stato escluso dalla legge approvata venerdì 20 dicembre 2019 dal Parlamento britannico.
  • Pertanto, il Regno Unito cesserà di essere legalmente, fisicamente e / o tecnicamente parte dell’Unione Europea a partire dal 31 dicembre 2020 alle 23.00.
  • Durante il periodo transitorio il Regno Unito non sarà più vincolato dalla legge europea e non farà parte di alcuna nuova legislazione europea e sarà tecnicamente FUORI DALL’UNIONE DOGANALE EUROPEA, tuttavia per la durata dello stesso, il Periodo Transitorio consentirà lo scambio delle merci dagli stati dell’UE27 nel Regno Unito e viceversa SENZA NECESSITÀ di sottoporsi a formalità di sdoganamento al punto di entrata nel Regno Unito o fuori dal Regno Unito
  • Dal 31 gennaio 2020 alle 23:00 fino al 31 dicembre 2020 alle 23:00 il nostro “MODUS OPERANDI” fisico e tecnico (ovvero il servizio operativo) continuerà come ha funzionato fino ad oggi. Le procedure doganali saranno introdotte SOLO dal 1 ° gennaio 2021
  • Questo “modus operandi” continuerà per tutti gli 11 mesi del 2020 successivi alla data BREXIT del 31 gennaio 2020.
  • Dal 1 ° gennaio 2021 le merci che viaggiano nel Regno Unito o fuori dal Regno Unito da o verso l’Europa saranno soggette alle formalità di sdoganamento In questi 11 mesi (nel 2020) spetterà al governo del Regno Unito trovare un accordo commerciale bilaterale con i restanti Stati membri dell’UE27.
  • Dal 1 ° gennaio 2021 le merci che viaggiano nel Regno Unito o fuori dal Regno Unito da o verso l’Europa saranno soggette alle formalità di sdoganamento

In questi 11 mesi (nel 2020) spetterà al governo del Regno Unito trovare un accordo bilaterale commerciale con i restanti Stati membri dell’UE27.

Se sarà trovato un accordo ed sarà messo in atto entro il 31/12/2020 durante il periodo di transizione, avremo formalmente una BREXIT con un accordo e quindi non saranno riscossi dazi / tasse per la maggior parte dei prodotti che entrano nel Regno Unito dall’UE 27 paesi dal 1 ° gennaio 2021 e viceversa.

Se NON verrà  trovato un Accordo e quindi NON verrà messo in atto entro il 31/12/2020 durante il periodo di Transizione, avremo formalmente un BREXIT SENZA un Accordo. In questo caso molto probabilmente si applicheranno le tariffe GATT dell’OMC tra i due blocchi commerciali.

Il suddetto corrispettivo commerciale non avrà alcun effetto tecnico o operativo sull’entrata o l’uscita delle merci dal Regno Unito a partire dal 1 ° gennaio 2021, se non per gli importatori nel Regno Unito che potrebbero essere soggetti a dazi e tasse sull’importazione di merci.

Nel corso del 2019 il Regno Unito ha avuto la possibilità di uscire dall’UE28 senza un accordo che avrebbe portato alla impossibilità dell’attuazione del periodo “transitorio”; per evitare ciò abbiamo assistito all’adozione di diverse misure provvisorie di emergenza (come TSP e altre procedure simili) per e far fronte a una “Brexit dura” qualora ciò si fosse verificato.

Tuttavia, ripetiamo che dal 31 gennaio 2020 alle 23:00 fino al 31 dicembre 2020 alle 23:00 il nostro “MODUS OPERANDI” fisico e tecnico continuerà come è successo fino ad oggi. Le procedure doganali saranno introdotte SOLO dal 1 ° gennaio 2021

Fonti:

https://www.gov.uk/brexit

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-50125338

Certificate of Compliance with the requirements of the Organic Product

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Our warehouse in Cortemaggiore, in order to be able to handle products of organic origin from customers who request it, has obtained Certificate of Conformity No. 289 of 19/03/2019 to EC Regulation 834/2007 on organic production to which the entire supply chain, including those involved in storage, must comply.

 

We are dealing with Brexit and not worrying, we are ready!

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On 29 March 2019 the UK is due to leave the European Union, becoming a non-EU country: this will have economic, logistical and control effects for citizens and businesses, both in the UK and the EU. In order to be ready for this change, Alberti e Santi has obtained the authorisation of “Approved Place for Consignor and Consignee in Import/Export“, this will allow us to assist and carry out all customs services for goods entering and leaving the UK and beyond, guaranteeing a streamlined and fast procedure.

Brexit – still no deal, but we are ready!

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As is now well known to all concerned parties as of 23:00hrs on the 29th of  March, Great Britain will officially cease to be a member of the EEC; if as it is strongly believed there should be an exit without there being in place a trading agreement between the two parties i.e. A Hard Brexit  the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be immediately treated as a third party Country. Therefore to this effect all goods being sent to or from the UK ,will have to be subject to customs clearance procedures.

In addition, some products – such as plant and animal products in particular – will also need to be declared to the authorities so that sanitary or phytosanitary certificates, to confirm the product is safe to be consumed or, in the case of plants that they are disease free will be required on entry to the UK.

In view of this, Alberti e Santi is accelerating its plans to finalize (by the 28th of February) the organization of a customs office physically within its structure in Italy and thereby being able to provide both full export and import customs clearance procedures.

In Great Britain, we are and have been working, with an important partner with at least  twenty years experience in the field of customs clearance procedures, thereby we will be able to guarantee these services to all of our UK clients currently involved in Import and Export shipments between the UK and Italy.

These measures will allow Alberti e Santi to be able to offer a premium custom clearance  service to its clients with high levels of professionalism and maintain a level of service for between two countries which over the years we have come to be regarded as both a market Leader and Number 1 carrier all of this even in the face of an uncertain scenario as we find ourselves at this special and very delicate  moment in time of the Brexit negotiations between Great Britain and the European Union

We would also like to take this opportunity to inform you of how you should be preparing your Company and organising your administrative procedures related to the import or export of cargo from and to Europe.

In order for us to be able to complete Customs Clearances for your shipments, we will need that all of the documents mentioned below are sent to us prior to the loading of your cargo. We will of course try to get back to you with exact deadlines and finalised documents, but it will inevitably become more difficult to carry out last minutes changes to shipments:

Invoice and packing list should include:-

• Shipper, Consignee & PO Number

• Value of goods / Currency

• Country of origin of the goods

• Net/Gross weight / Number Of Packages

• Commodity code

• Delivery Terms – Incoterms

EORI numbers for both shipper and consignee (EU + UK) please note that you might need to apply for an EORI number. Importers and Exports under the VAT threshold will still need to obtain an EORI. The UK EORI is in the format of: GB + VAT Number + 000

Details of how to apply for the EORI number can be found in the below link

EORI-UK: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/shortforms/form/EORIVAT

EORI EU: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/national-customs-websites_en

Failure to provide correct information may delay your cargo and subject it to additional costs so please act now and consider what action if any you need to take. We will assist you in order to be prepared for Brexit, don´t hesitate to contact us.

Alberti e Santi renews certification as a member of Fedespedi

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Fedespedi is the trade association that represents and protects the interests of almost all international forwarding companies. Over the years, Fedespedi has received numerous consensuses and its representativeness has consistently increased.

The service available to members has grown over time and today the organisation has the following functions:

  • To promote the analysis, knowledge and solution of the problems inherent to the category, in order to be able to improve its efficiency and profitability;
  • To establish and maintain appropriate links with national, foreign and international institutions;
  • To represent the associated forwarding companies in relations with authorities, central or local government organisations, public or proven institutions and third party bodies;
  • Protecting the nature of the activities carried out by member companies, improving and disseminating their image, representing their interests in the legislative and regulatory, social, economic, trade union, financial, tax and insurance fields;
  • Promoting publicity, debates, conventions, training and refresher courses, workshops and seminars.

The Federation also provides a number of services: insurance assistance, legal assistance, customs assistance, tax assistance, social security assistance, trade union assistance, technical assistance, conventions, training and financial services.

Network agreement signed for the creation of the Technical-Professional Pole “Logistic Transport Farm”.

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Today, Thursday 31 May, a network agreement was signed to create the technical-professional pole “Logistic Transport Farm”. The agreement was signed at ITIS Da Vinci by the schools I.T.I.S. “Da Vinci” of Parma, I.I.S.S. “Berenini” of Fidenza (PR) and I.S.I.I. “Marconi” of Piacenza. “Marconi” of Piacenza, the ITS Foundation for Sustainable Mobility and Logistics of Piacenza and the ITL Foundation of Bologna, the companies Lanzi Trasporti srl and Sani Trasporti srl of Parma and the company Alberti e Santi Srl of Piacenza, the Unione Parmense degli Industriali and Confindustria Piacenza, Fai Emilia and the training agencies For.P.In. of Piacenza and Cisita Parma.

Anita conference: from the Brenner towards new rules for combined transport

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Alberti e Santi took part in the conference organised by ANITA – Confindustria’s transport and logistics association – entitled “From the Brenner Pass, gateway to Europe, towards new rules for combined transport”, which provided an important opportunity for discussion between the various players involved in a highly topical issue for the mobility of goods.

 

The new headquarters

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Alberti e Santi decided to invest in the construction of a new headquarters at the beginning of the global economic crisis, which strongly marked the entire macroeconomic context and the labour market for several years, the effects of which are still visible even in our economy, which is only starting to recover timidly in recent months.

This was completed in 2016, the year in which the new Alberti e Santi headquarters were inaugurated.

Alberti e Santi’s decision was courageous in relation to the historical period, but it was part of a company strategy that wanted to undertake, despite the context described, a prudent investment strategy that not only allowed it to withstand the crisis, but rather was a springboard for the constant growth that has characterised our company for several years.

For this reason, the construction of this new headquarters is not a point of arrival or an achievement; on the contrary, it is a new starting point to continue the path that Alberti e Santi has taken over the years.

This step has led our company to become a forwarding agent with a strongly international profile and characterised by great attention to social responsibility.

The new integrated logistic pole where Alberti e Santi is located is built on a 45,000 sqm lot, located south of Cortemaggiore in a strategic position close to the motorway junction.

The first part of the integrated logistic pole consists of buildings and areas with different functions, accessible from different entrances in order to limit the interference between pedestrians, cars and heavy vehicles.

The buildings are distinguished and characterised by their use, from the office building to the logistics warehouse, from the vehicle workshop to the service rooms (workshop and refreshment area).

Alberti and Santi’s offices have a contemporary character in their form and in the materials used, such as glass and aluminium, which give them lightness and luminosity.

The main façade has a continuous façade created by high-performance selective glass and the presence of light-coloured vertical sunshades.

The A&S headquarters building, with a surface area of about 1,200 square metres, is distributed on three levels with an east-west axis; each compartment consists of a distribution corridor and open operative offices and executive offices with closed, transparent meeting rooms.

The offices are designed as flexible environments in which it is possible to organise workspaces on different workstations, using coordinated and modular furnishing elements.

The light colours, made even warmer by the sunlight, form the sober character and guiding thread of the entire project. The artificial lighting is the result of an in-depth project and is electrically managed to guarantee an adequate supply of variable light at various times of the day.

The complex is equipped with modern technological systems that guarantee high energy sustainability through the use of high-performance insulation and renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic panels and high-efficiency heat pumps.

The structure is made of prefabricated reinforced concrete with a system of beams and pillars bound to the foundations according to current anti-seismic criteria.