How can we help you?
How can we help you?
Blackthorne have the capability to provide clients with Forward Stocking Locations – FSL’s – in 226 countries around the world.
FSLs are effectively satellite warehouses located closer to customers in more remote locations which help companies to meet their service level agreements. FSLs help businesses to reduce operational costs and provide an on-demand service to customers anywhere in the world where it is not feasible to have a physical base.
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At Blackthorne, we can help provide you with a cost-effective solution for meeting your service level agreements and delivery needs anywhere in the world. With FSLs in 226 countries around the world, we help you get your hardware and parts where it needs to be without the expensive cost of dedicated warehousing.
We offer flexible and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes and we manage all elements of import and export as well as end-user delivery. Simply put we offer an on-demand service that allows your business to meets its service level agreements anywhere in the world.
Technology companies have been relying on Blackthorne for the provision of Importer of Record services for nearly 25 years. We have unrivalled experience in providing IT, Networking and Telecom companies with our specialist IOR expertise ensuring their products arrive door to door to any market in the world, with full compliance and adhering to local market regulatory requirements.
As a reputable IOR provider, we are proud to say we have over 20 years of experience in IOR services. Our proficient team boasts extensive experience in managing every facet of your DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) shipment including liaising with customs authorities, handling duty and tax payments, as well as adeptly managing the intricacies of documentation and paperwork. Having established legal entities in over 200 countries, we stand fully equipped to act as your representative in your market, and desired country and quickly acquire the licenses that you need for your operations.
One of the key advantages of choosing an IT freight specialist for your global shipments is the benefit of a simplified customs clearance process. Our global network enables us to comply with all necessary import and export regulations and ensure that your goods are properly classified and certified.
Mitigate unforeseen costs and taxes by using the services of Blackthorne. Our expertise spans the spectrum from storage and warehousing to seamless door-to-door transportation of your IT equipment. As your designated Importer of Record provider, we handle all aspects of tax, duty, fee and certification payment whilst meticulously maintaining detailed thorough documentation which is stored for a minimum period as required by law. This means that should you require documentation at any point, we can provide the right paperwork to help you avoid future fines and taxes.
The videos below will help you understand how Blackthorne can act as your Importer of Record and provide services such as Global representation to enable you to start selling your products in a hassle-free, compliant and cost-effective manner very quickly.
If you need a solution that is tailored to your needs then we can help. At Blackthorne, we provide our clients with bespoke solutions and work with you to maximise the efficiency of your global supply chain by using Forward Stocking Locations that are ideally located geographically.
We provide an easy-to- use online secure environment for you to manage your Forward Stocking Location activities, with the flexibility for you to remotely deploy items to different locations and view in real time the location of all your inventory items.
Although our experienced Importer of Record experts are happy to advise you over the phone, we have detailed below the questions we are typically asked relating to IOR related matters.
The Importer Number is a unique identification number that is assigned to an Importer of Record by the government of the importing country. In the EU this is an EORI Number which is assigned to importers and exporters by the relevant tax authority. At Blackthorne we can act as an IOR for your IT shipments anywhere in the world.
The Importer of Record can be a person or organisation that is responsible for all paperwork relating to importing goods into a destination country. The IOR needs to arrange the payment of duties, levies, fines, product classification and certification.
Typically, the term Importer of Record or IOR is used to describe the entity or person who is accountable for the legal importation of goods in accordance with the laws of the country in which they are being imported. The responsibilities of this entity include classification and valuation of the goods, as well as payment of any duties and fees of the imported goods.
Generally speaking, a consignee is a different entity to an importer, although a consignee can be a government registered importer. A consignee is a single entity or company who the cargo is consigned to by the shipper. The consignee does not need to be the actual buyer of the goods. The importer is registered in the country of import to bring goods in from outside countries.
The Exporter of Record can be the seller or buyer but in both these cases, there may be potential compliance concerns. At Blackthorne International Transport we can act as the Exporter of Record for all IT shipments around the world. As the Exporter of Record, we are able to maintain documentation and ensure accuracy in the event of an audit.
If you are looking to import goods, then an Importer of Record is needed. This is a person, entity or organisation that is responsible for maintaining a paper trail and ensuring that all customs declarations are made, that goods are properly classified and that all duties, fees and levies are paid.
Yes, absolutely. Here at Blackthorne, we are happy to act as an Importer or Record for IT shipments globally and our huge global network and infrastructure helps us to offer a seamless process for our customers. Our team can help get your IT equipment where it needs to be and expedite the import-export process.
In some cases, yes. However, we’d recommend choosing an experienced company that specialises in import and export. IT equipment and hardware are highly regulated so if you want to import or export worldwide then you need a company that knows what they are doing. At Blackthorne, we can provide the support and help you need to get your hardware where it needs to be.
Contact us now to discuss your Forward Stocking Location requirements and we can determine and implement a compliant solution very quickly. If you want to speak to people with real practical experience in this type of activity – please call our team for a friendly, jargon-free chat about your potential requirements.
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