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From in-depth analyses to expert training, our range of customs and trade consultancy services help you advance your operations to meet the market’s diverse challenges.


In an era of globalisation, digitalisation, and evolving geo-political developments, the landscape of international trade has become increasingly intricate.

These dynamic factors have impacted the way businesses operate and increased the complexity of customs regulations. Simplifying this trade environment has never been more crucial.

With a global network of trade and customs professionals, Kuehne+Nagel can help unlock hidden duty opportunities whilst supporting businesses in applying regulations.

Above all, we like to keep it simple so you can focus on getting the job done.

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The benefits of choosing an expert consultant

Establish and maintain effective, cost-efficient trade to meet your strategic goals.

Identify organisational gaps and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Ensure your shipments meet local regulations associated with international trade.

Flexible trade solutions to fit specific operational, business or industry requirements.

Mitigate risk from delays and penalties associated with cross-border business.

Our customs and trade consultancy services at a glance

From in-depth analyses to expert-led training, our range of customs and trade consultancy services helps you advance your operations to meet the market’s diverse challenges. Here is a closer look at some of the ways we can assist you.  

Operating a business in international trade can be complex, with high costs, inflated duties, and inefficiencies from limited customs knowledge. Health checks identify blind spots, streamline procedures and improve agility.

By gathering information from across your organisation, we compile the data into a quantifiable, interactive, and visual guide that maps your customs and trade activities. By scoring your business based on standardised metrics, you can quickly identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

Specialists assess your current readiness for the AEO programme and point out blind spots and improvements. The analysis helps you meet the AEO self-assessment and application process requirements for certification.

By classifying your entire product inventory for the EU and most global markets, gain a deeper understanding of your duty obligations. Meeting legislative obligations brings stability and predictability into your supply chain.

Entering new markets can mean facing fresh challenges. By leveraging our global network and expertise, gain nuanced insights into the regulations you must meet. This readiness sets your business up for continued growth and success.

This service provides you with ongoing support and advice—view it as your one-stop shop for regulatory updates and ad-hoc queries. Retained monthly, specialists are ready to guide you past any customs and trade concerns.

While auditing can be a lengthy and complex process, our experts are on hand to provide full support on all customs and trade audits. Global coverage means teams are well-placed to assist with specific national requirements.

Want a straightforward, visual, and simple snapshot of your overall customs and trade activity? This service gives you a single-page, board-level view of all your imports and exports and your compliance levels.

To ensure your business has the best foothold, we offer customs health checks, staff training, upskilling, on-site support, and assistance with auditing. Get support with AEO, EORI, and VAT applications.

Customs experts at handling big numbers


Our global network includes former customs officials, industry professionals, certified customs brokers and specialists. With long-term experience in international trade and customs, specialists respond rapidly to changing market and regulatory conditions.

Recognised as a trusted trade partner, Kuehne+Nagel holds Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status and is certified by the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Partners in Protection (PIP). 

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