Brexit, the economical event that results in the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, affects global shippers around the world. In order to prepare you for these changes, we put together a list of shipping carrier services that can help you comply with shipping to the United Kingdom.

FedEx IPD (International Priority Direct)

Gain the ability to send multiple packages from a single origin country location to various recipients that belong to a single destination country. In addition, it offers delivery through FedEx International Priority Direct Distribution® Single Point of Clearance (SPOC). SPOC allows you to send multiple packages from a single origin country location to multiple recipients in multiple destination countries within the E.U. Note that packages sent via this service would be cleared as a single shipment entry when going through customs.

UPS WE (World Ease)

Group several shipments destined for one country or the entire E.U. into a single shipment. This service is available for shippers in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

DHL BBX (Break Bulk Express)

Take advantage of door-to-door delivery of shipments. Consolidated at the place of origin, shipments go from one customs zone to another before being broken up by th carrier DHL at arrival within the destination customs zone. After, the shipments get delivered to their final destinations within the same country or customs union. Note that on arrival, the consolidated shipment goes through the destination customs zone facility as a single entry.

DHL Paperless Trade

Did you know that you can eliminate the need to print and physically attach customs documents to your shipments by electronically transmitting them? The paperless process saves you valuable time when preparing your shipments, which will help you save on paper and printing costs. Also, the digital processing of your documents facilitates smooth processing at customs and quick clearance of your shipment.

Although there are no special services for the following carriers, we made some adjustments to accommodate the changes with Brexit:

• DPD UK
• PostNL
• TNT