Free checklist for a 100% correct REX declaration!
28 April 2025
As an importer, it is your responsibility to provide a correct REX declaration. Your forwarder can only take an advisory role in the process. Unfortunately, even the smallest (typing) error could result in unnecessary costs, checks, extra import duties, or even the withdrawal of the tariff preference. To point you in the right direction, we have now developed a handy checklist. If your supplier follows these steps, you are both guaranteed an error-free REX declaration!
Kamps Transport on the driver shortage
28 April 2025
This month, the International road transport organisation IRU published the latest figures on the global driver shortage. There are 3.6 million job vacancies worldwide. The Netherlands alone is 6800 drivers short. Sooner or later, this will also have repercussions for the rest of the chain, including your onward transport. We asked Bob Kamps, MD of Kamps Transport B.V., about his experiences and how he deals with it.
Team TRACOS strengthens collaboration on Asia trip
28 April 2025
In March, Team TRACOS travelled to four Asian countries to intensify collaboration with our agents and further optimise processes. This report explains how this trip contributed to better system links, personal connection, and new insights.
Adjusted opening hours spring 2025
8 April 2025
Please note our modified opening hours in April, May and June:
Very unfortunate timing of strikes at ports in Belgium and France
31 March 2025
Longer waiting times still have to be reckoned with at Rotterdam terminals, at warehouses and with transporters. In addition, unfortunately, rotations to other (Northern) European ports are also common.