DT Christmas Newsletter 2025

NEWS Customs brokerage: A success story resulting from Brexit

Martin Leigh, Customs Compliance Manager, takes a look at the positive impact of Brexit on Davies Turner’s Customs brokerage services.

H aving worked in the Customs clearance sector for many years, I could recognise the opportunities Brexit could restore to the industry, which were lost in 1993. For those who may not recall, or been around at that time, the Single

The service is intended for clients wishing to use Davies Turner for clearances when we are not the carrier of the goods. A team was assembled to support customers and guide them through the initial challenges, operatives are based in Southampton and Hams Hall. Thanks to your leads and support we have seen steady growth year on year, this year is set to be another record for the brokerage department with profits set to exceed over half a million pounds. Earn extra pounds Remember, if you do receive any enquiries from customers asking if we can arrange a clearance for them, your branch could earn extra revenue by doing very little. Please feel free to forward the details to BROKERAGE@DAVIESTURNER.CO.UK and we will do the rest! If we go on to arrange one, or multiple ongoing clearances, your branch will receive 20 percent of what we make on each clearance. If you did want to discuss an opportunity with me directly, please feel free to drop me an email or call me on 4619. With your continued support, and that of the brokerage team, there are no limits to what we can achieve. A big thank you from your brokerage team: Martin, Sam, Delphi, Alex, Gosia, Michelle, Victoria, Adam. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Market was introduced on the 1st January 1993. Although it was perceived as a step forward, it abruptly devastated the Customs clearance sector in both the UK and mainland Europe. As a result, businesses were compelled to adapt in order to survive. However, many smaller clearance firms, especially in port towns, were forced to close their doors forever. Capitalising on the opportunities Following the Brexit referendum in 2016, and subsequent negotiations, the UK was scheduled to exit the Single Market on 31st December 2020. Preparations were in place within Davies Turner, and discussions were had, on how best to capitalise on this opportunity and offer a brokerage service to our customers dealing with EU trade.

Notable achievements by the team since January 2021 • Assisted over 600 customers with their clearance requirements. • Completed a total of over 25,000 entries • Generated a gross profit of over £2 million • An average ‘kick back’ to branches of over £6,000 per month.

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