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We’re attending CEVISAMA 2019 International Exhibition of the Ceramics Industry at Feria Valencia
Following on from the success of our visit to the Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings in the historic city of...

John Good Group Shortlisted for TWO awards in the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards 2019!
We’re delighted to share the news that the John Good Group has been named as a finalist in not just one but TWO awards in the Yorkshire Business...

Importing from Turkey in the event of a No-Deal Brexit
If the UK does ultimately leave the EU with no deal in April 2019, then customs formalities will be required for movements between EU & UK. The...

Do you import goods from China? Find out how Chinese New Year 2019 could affect your supply chain
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important of the holidays for the Chinese and is the first day of the first month in...

Office Opening Times during Christmas and New Year (2018-19)
The UK offices of John Good Logistics share the following opening times over the Christmas and New Year period: December 24th 08:30 - 13:00...

What is an Arab CofO?
An Arab CofO – or Arab Certificate of Origin – is an international trade document that is required for goods that are being exported to Arab League...

How to calculate VAT & Duty on goods imported from outside the EU
If you're planning on importing goods from outside of the EU, then VAT & Duty are two expenses that you need to factor into your costings. It...

CHECKLIST: A Guide for UK Customs Clearance of Goods
Just the word 'customs' can be enough to strike fear into any importer or exporter – especially if they're new to the process. But there's no reason...

What is an EUR1 certificate?
If you're considering exporting or importing from/to the UK with a country that has a trade agreement with the EU, you need to know about the EUR1....

What is an ATR1 certificate?
If you're considering importing from or exporting to Turkey then you'll need to familiarise yourself with the ATR1 certificate. This certificate –...