Swissterminal speeds up customs clearance
Swissterminal will be adopting a new customs procedure as required by the federal customs administration (EZV) for its Swiss sites in Frenkendorf, Basel and Birsfelden with effect from 1 July 2020. Intended to simplify customs clearance procedures, EZV’s new regulations require that a written declaration be completed for the release and removal of loading units.
As a major provider of container terminal services, Swissterminal is the first to adopt this new regulation, the company said. In the future, all other relevant providers will be required to comply with this procedure.
The new mode of declaration standardises the process and helps to increase efficiency by eliminating delays caused by unclear information. With one declaration, several loading units can be released at once, Swissterminal added. (ben)