THE EU IMPORT CONTROL SYSTEM 2 (ICS2): MORE SECURITY FOR THE EU INTERNAL MARKET
With ICS2, the EU is creating a new import control system to better protect both citizens and the internal market from security threats and dangers. Among other things, the system is a reaction to the fact that customs are constantly faced with new threats on the one hand and a steadily increasing number of consignments […]
EXPORTING MACHINES: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN EXPORTING MACHINES?
Exports are essential for the German mechanical engineering industry; a large proportion of the machines and machine parts produced in Germany are destined for sale abroad. Here we provide a brief overview of the key factors that need to be taken into account when exporting these goods. ECONOMIC FACTOR MACHINERY EXPORT The German mechanical engineering […]
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MACHINE TRANSPORTATION BY AIR FREIGHT
In the vast majority of cases, a machine to be transported only rises very briefly and not particularly high into the air at best – when it hangs on the hook of a crane. The rest of the journey is usually by land or, over longer distances, by sea. However, if the lowest possible costs […]
TRUCK TOLLS IN EUROPE – WHERE DOES WHAT APPLY?
Truck tolls are an important part of the European transport infrastructure and are highly relevant for the transportation of goods within Europe. The levying of tolls on trucks ensures that the road infrastructure can be maintained and improved. This ensures the smooth and safe transportation of goods. However, the importance of truck tolls goes far […]
STORING MACHINES: CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU DECIDE
Not every machine is needed permanently. In some cases, an old machine has to be stored temporarily so that it remains of interest to buyers. Sometimes the machine should remain quickly available for future peaks in demand. When machines need to be stored, there are various variables to consider and questions to answer. We show […]
THE ABC OF LOGISTICS TERMINOLOGY – PART 2: FROM CABOTAGE TO SWAP BODIES
In part 2, we continue our glossary with the most important technical terms from the world of international logistics and transportation. In this overview, we will explain what is behind internationally used abbreviations and what is meant by the numerous technical terms. KABOTAGE The term “cabotage” has two meanings: On the one hand, cabotage refers […]
MACHINERY SHIPMENTS FROM ASIA: ALL ABOUT FREIGHT, CUSTOMS AND IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
Trade with Asian countries is becoming increasingly important for the EU – and therefore also for Germany. This now also applies to the import of machinery, which is increasingly being transferred to the EU from China in particular. STRONG TRADE WITH ASIA Imports worth more than 350 billion euros came to Germany from Asia in […]
MACHINE TRANSPORTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE: ALL ABOUT FREIGHT, CUSTOMS AND IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
The term “Eastern Europe” covers a diverse group of countries, which sometimes means an equally wide variety of customs and import regulations. While some of the countries are firmly integrated into the EU internal market, others fall under the regulations for the movement of goods for non-EU states. We provide an overview of the most […]
THE ABC OF LOGISTICS TERMINOLOGY – PART 1: FROM ADR TO INCOTERMS
The logistics and transportation industry is international, diverse and very complex, and this applies equally to the terms and technical terms relating to the associated procedures and processes. In our glossary, we provide a brief overview of the most important abbreviations and technical terms – and what they mean in detail. ADR The abbreviation ADR […]
WHAT CRANES ARE THERE? THE MOST IMPORTANT TYPES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
To move heavy objects vertically and horizontally, the crane is often the only solution – and has been since the times of Ancient Greece. Without these machines, the construction of such monumental structures as the Parthenon temple, for example, would have been very different. This is still true today: cranes are the means of choice […]
