by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Sep 1, 2026 | News
International shipping involves much more than booking a lorry, vessel or aircraft. Goods must be documented, transported, cleared through customs where required and delivered – all while meeting the rules of the countries involved. Since Brexit, the freight... 
by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Aug 27, 2026 | News
Irish steel importer case highlights the financial stakes facing businesses as international trade becomes increasingly complex Allied Group has announced the launch of the Beyond Borders Summit after helping an Irish steel importer avoid a potential €400,000 Carbon... 
by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Aug 26, 2026 | News
We’re delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026. The event takes place on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. You’ll find our team at... 
by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Aug 25, 2026 | News
Import VAT is charged when goods enter a country from outside its applicable customs or VAT territory. It often surprises importers because it is not necessarily calculated on the supplier’s invoice price alone. Freight, insurance, Customs Duty and other costs may all... 
by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Aug 13, 2026 | News
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive period on 1 January 2026. For affected importers, the CBAM registry is no longer simply a transitional reporting system. It is now the central platform for managing authorisation,... 
by dolly@allied-group.co.uk | Aug 12, 2026 | News
Shipping dangerous goods by sea involves far more than placing a warning label on a container. Every shipment must be correctly classified, packaged, marked, documented, stowed and segregated. The IMDG Code provides the international framework for doing this safely...
