We've always believed that excellence in customs isn't just about moving goods across borders, it's about the people who make it happen. That's why we're proud to be an Approved Customs Practitioner (ACP) from the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade.
As one of the UK's largest independent customs agencies, with over 140 customs practitioners on our team, we understand that our reputation is built on expertise. Every day, businesses trust us to navigate the complex landscape of customs regulations, compliance requirements, and international trade rules. That trust isn't something we take lightly.
The ACP standard represents recognition from the industry's leading professional body that an individual has met the highest expectations in customs practice. It's not just another certificate on the wall it's verification of real-world skills, up-to-date knowledge, and professional competence.
Our customs practitioners are the backbone of everything we do. By supporting them in achieving ACP status, we're investing in their professional development and career progression. This standard gives them:
When our people grow, we all grow.
Ultimately, everything we do comes back to serving our clients effectively. When businesses rely on us for customs expertise, they need confidence that we know what we're doing. The ACP standard provides that assurance.
Our clients benefit from:
Having a team of Approved Customs Practitioners strengthens our position as a trusted partner in UK customs. It demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and ensures we're equipped to handle the evolving challenges of international trade.
In a competitive marketplace, the ACP standard differentiates us. It shows prospective clients and partners that we're serious about excellence and that our expertise is independently verified by the Chartered Institute.
The ACP standard is genuinely a win-win-win. It's good for our staff, good for us as a business, and good for the clients who depend on us to get customs right. In an industry where precision, knowledge, and trust are everything, investing in professional standards isn't optional, it's essential.
In the video, Rob explains why EORI his team stand to gain from becoming Approved Customs Practitioners.
The Approved Customs Practitioner standard is recognition from the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade that an individual has met the highest industry expectations.
Watch Rob Hardy's Interview with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade