
Ships Stores C945 form: Feedback required
HMRC are in the process of updating form C945. This is the form by which ships masters request approval, from HMRC, to ship alcohol and tobacco stores free of duty, in line with notice 69a.

HMRC are in the process of updating form C945. This is the form by which ships masters request approval, from HMRC, to ship alcohol and tobacco stores free of duty, in line with notice 69a.

HMRC has today (17th February 2025) published a Revenue and Customs Brief, Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme, which is guidance about how businesses should adjust.

Following on from their 2024 success winning the Excellence in Fleet Safety & Compliance award, JJX have once again been nominated in three categories at the upcoming national Fleet News awards in London next month.”

In November HMRC invited you to comment on draft amendments to three pieces of holding and movement excise guidance. This was due to legislation coming into effect 23rd December 2024 to support easements when moving excise goods under duty suspension.
This guidance has now been published and HMRC has asked us to share the links and changes with you.

Langdon Customs and Excise Solutions are excited to announce that internationally recognised design company Margaret Howell Limited, have officially gone live with their bonded warehouse!

John G Russell (Transport) Ltd has expanded its logistics network with a new warehouse facility in Stepps, boosting operational capacity, efficiency, and sustainability.

The Alcohol Duty rates have been updated from 1st February 2025.

The slides from this event are now available.
This event took place on 11th April 2025, at RPC in London. Our inaugural BWA Members’ Forum brought members together with key industry leaders, and stakeholders for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration.

In this webinar we were joined by Proof 8 CEO, Rob Hollands, as we explored how technology is enabling warehouses to optimise space, track and manage assets efficiently, enhance traceability and reduce the increasing burden of regulation and compliance. This is especially relevant with WOWGR reform.

The Russell Group is pleased to announce the appointment of David Paterson as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30th March 2025. This leadership change follows the phased retirement of current CEO Alan Poulton, who will step down from his role on 29th March 2025 after more than 15 years of dedicated service.

Europa Worldwide Group, is welcoming the government’s decision to work with the private sector to deliver funding for the Lower Thames Crossing, as mentioned in Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s speech outlining plans to grow the British economy (Wednesday 29th January 2025).

The following is an update on the Modernising Authorisations (MA) project.