Customs clearance agents

Appointing the right customs clearance agent to handle your customs paperwork makes all the difference to your business, both import and export.

Sometimes known as an export broker or an import broker, whether you’re importing an aircraft engine, fresh flowers, textiles, medical supplies or more, a customs clearance agency can offer comprehensive advice on all regimes and processes. This includes preferences and relevant taxes and duties.

Customs clearance agents are experts in their field. By working with a customs clearance agent, you’ll be able to rely on industry expertise for all your imports and exports.

If you are thinking ‘where are the customs clearance agents near me?’, don’t worry – we provide nationwide coverage for customs clearance in the UK.

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Our services

Clearances at all UK ports and airports

Our experienced team of import clearance agents has diverse knowledge regarding customs requirements and clearance. Whether goods arrive on a container, truck, plane, deep sea cargo or European ro-ro, we can help with customs clearance in the UK.

Early adopters of IPAFFS

As a customs broker, Portico has been involved in trialling the government’s new software IPAFFS, which replaces PEACH and Traces. This means our customs agency in the UK is ready for any future changes.

Accredited HMRC agent

An accredited HMRC agent, Portico is able to complete NES and NCTS for your export declarations. We can also make duty payments up front on your behalf, with deferment powers increased to £1m.

Multi-lingual staff

We can also speak your language, with custom agents fluent in Spanish, Italian, French, Lithuanian, Russian, Dutch and Polish.

A full range of services

In addition to having a comprehensive understanding of port health, DEFRA and UKBA requirements, we are an EUR 1 Authorised Consignor and can help with Community Transit Guarantees and PEACH applications.

Get in touch with one of our experts today to find out how we can best support your customs clearance requirements

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About us

Portico Logistics, established as part of Portico in 2023, takes pride in providing a comprehensive suite of services to meet all your logistics needs.

Whether navigating customs procedures, requiring efficient freight forwarding, seeking secure warehousing solutions, or needing reliable transport services, we’ve got you covered. We can also offer a deep water cargo terminal close to the main shipping channels, ideally placed to handle your sea freight from ship to shore and beyond. Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, Portico is the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective cargo handling and stevedore service.

Why work with Portico?

Friendly staff

Our approachable team offer a superior level of customer service that other customs agencies cannot match.

Unrivalled experience

We’ve got more than 30 years' experience in the customs industry, with a wealth of knowledge about customs processes and procedures.

More than just customs

As part of Portico Logistics, we can offer freight forwarding, transport, warehousing or the entire 3PL package.

“Wow, what can I say, what an amazing team to work with. Customer service at Portico Shipping is exceptional, Team Victory and Team Invincible have been fantastic, very friendly, helpful and professional. I would definitely recommend them.”

Discuss your customs clearance requirements

Get in touch with one of our experts today to find out how we can best support you.

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