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The Exporter’s Playbook

The Exporter’s Playbook

Alinea Customs are pleased to publish The Exporter’s Playbook in partnership with Trade Treasury Payments. This practical…
The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD) is adopted by the UN General Assembly

The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD) is adopted by the UN General Assembly

Alinea Customs Briefing: The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (New York, 2025) (the…
Webinar: The Exporter’s Playbook 16 December 2025

Webinar: The Exporter’s Playbook 16 December 2025

Join Alinea Customs and Trade Treasury Payments for the webinar launch of The Exporter's Playbook at…
Indirect Tax Compliance in UK Cross-Border Trade: A Strategic Overview

Indirect Tax Compliance in UK Cross-Border Trade: A Strategic Overview

In today’s global trade environment, businesses importing goods into the United Kingdom face a complex…
Compliance for Recycled LDPE to Meet End-of-Waste Criteria

Compliance for Recycled LDPE to Meet End-of-Waste Criteria

Alinea Customs Briefing: Information on how to meet "end-of-waste" criteria for recycled LDPE imports and…
Alinea Customs attend the Financial Times Made in Italy Summit 2025

Alinea Customs attend the Financial Times Made in Italy Summit 2025

Alinea Customs were invited to attend the Financial Times' 'Made in Italy' Evening Reception, for…
Report: The UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Strategic Opportunities for Business

Report: The UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Strategic Opportunities for Business

An introduction to UK-India bilateral tariffs arrangements, rules of origin, sectoral opportunities and other areas…
Rules of Origin in International Trade: Legal Foundations, Applications, and Business Challenges

Rules of Origin in International Trade: Legal Foundations, Applications, and Business Challenges

Author: Derin Ozeren Introduction Rules of origin (RoO) are the legal criteria used to determine…
Due Diligence in Focus: Lessons from Roseline Logistics v HMRC [2025]

Due Diligence in Focus: Lessons from Roseline Logistics v HMRC [2025]

This article discusses a recent tribunal decision where a logistics company was held liable for…