CDS downtime: reporting a problem

There is planned downtime for being able to access the online form for reporting a problem using CDS.

The downtime is planned for Friday 9th January 2026 8pm to 7am Saturday 10th January 2026.

For urgent enquiries, you can email cds.operations@hmrc.gov.uk and provide the following information:

  • the type of organisation reporting the problem
  • business name of the agent or agency
  • contact name and number
  • your email address to reply to
  • business name of the trader
  • the type of problem you’re having
  • imports or exports
  • the type of goods
  • if the goods are stuck at the border.

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Graham Sheen

Graham Sheen is the BWA Secretary, appointed in 2019. Graham has a strong background in logistics and warehousing, and is very well connected within the warehousing and supply chain sectors.

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