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~ PostNL ~

SPRING GDS:

IS OPENING NEW GLOBAL

COMMERCIAL DELIVERY ROUTES

FOR EUROPEAN BUSINESSES.

Text: Siân Docksey // Photos: PostNL, Spring GDS

Spring GDS responded to disruptions caused by Brexit and new European VAT regulations
with a new customs clearance solution for EU-UK deliveries. Now it is supporting European
businesses in going even more global.

ince its foundation in 2001 by PostNL, Spring GDS and remove the nasty shock of additional surprise delivery
has been finding cross border logistics solutions fees for buyers. Spring GDS provides e-commerce
Sin the international e-commerce market. At the businesses a full customs clearance solution ensuring fast,
centre of a global network connecting three continents secure and transparent deliveries.
and covering 230 countries, Spring GDS is fully part of
the PostNL Group and acts as their exclusive sales agent The result? In recent months, PostNL’s cross-border
outside the Benelux. e-commerce division has reported a renewed and sustained
surge in shipments to and from the United Kingdom.
20 years of experience, a strong foundation from its
parent organisation and the flexibility of operating as “Our all-in-one solution for shipping to and from the EU
an independent broker mean Spring GDS could meet has taken the hard work off these businesses’ shoulders.
disruptions to UK-EU shipping caused by Brexit and the They can now outsource the entire delivery journey,
new European VAT regulations. Spring GDS is now finding including customs clearance, VAT management, delivery
commercial delivery solutions for complex international and returns management to us with one single integration”
shipping to help European businesses even further around - Craig Lee, Head of Sales and Marketing at Spring GDS
the globe. UK.

Turning Brexit and European VAT chaos into an What is unique about the Spring GDS customs
opportunity for growth. clearance solution?
Brexit and the new European VAT regulations could Spring GDS helps you integrate the Landed Costs
have been a disaster for trading between the EU and the Calculator into your online shop so that once customers
UK. To ease the transition, from the 1st of July 2021 the bring their intended purchases to checkout, the tool
European Union introduced the Import One Stop Shop calculates how much that shipment will incur in tax and
(IOSS) Scheme to simplify the VAT administration for duties. It ensures that shoppers know exactly how much they
goods valued over €150. Although the goal was to simplify, will pay from the start rather than having the nasty surprise
it created complications for e-businesses trading goods of paying unexpected sums on their doorstep.
under €150 that are now subject to VAT, where previously Cross border shipments are custom cleared on an item level
they had been exempt. The impact of these changes coming with the highest priority therefore avoiding delays and
into effect was felt through a drop in confidence, sales and ensuring the fastest transit times. As the network of new
activity across industries. e-commerce lanes to non-EU destinations rapidly grows,
Spring GDS is the industry leader in responding to complex
Spring GDS responded by creating a customs clearance international delivery requirements with simple, elegant
solution to take the administration away from businesses solutions.

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