Do you know about AIS?

Efficient customs processes are essential for keeping businesses competitive and for companies importing goods into Ireland or the UK, the Automated Import System (AIS) offers a streamlined solution.

What is AIS?

AIS is Ireland’s national electronic platform that processes and validates import declarations, ensuring that goods meet all customs requirements quickly and accurately.

It automates key processes, including duty calculation, risk assessment, and customs clearance, reducing paperwork and processing times.

For businesses regularly dealing with imports, AIS is critical to avoiding delays at the border and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.

How Does AIS Benefit Your Business?

AIS provides some important advantages for importers:

  • Faster clearance: By processing declarations electronically, AIS speeds up the entire customs process. Your goods are cleared in real-time, ensuring minimal disruption to your supply chain.
  • Reduced errors: Automated validation ensures that your declarations are accurate and compliant, helping to avoid costly mistakes and potential penalties.
  • Seamless integration: AIS can integrate directly with other systems, allowing for smoother operations and full visibility over your imports.
  • Duty management: The system automatically calculates duties and taxes owed, helping you to better manage costs and avoid surprises.

You can read more about AIS here: What is the Automated Import System (AIS)? (revenue.ie)

Staying Compliant and Staying Competitive

As customs regulations become more complex, staying compliant is more important, and arguably more difficult, than ever.

AIS offers the tools to ensure your business is meeting all legal requirements while staying competitive.

Our customs team can help you understand the impact AIS can have on your business, ensuring your goods are cleared quickly, accurately, and with full compliance. Drop them a message at customs@translandgroup.com.

New Transland trucks!

Transland recently took delivery of two new silver Renault T-High 520 trucks. These beauties arrived at our depot equipped with matching high bars and mid bars, rectangular Lazer High Performance Lighting Lamp spots, along with two sets of low LED beacons. The trucks also boast Inverters with plug sockets, and each has a built-in microwave!

Our sincere thanks to Toal Truck Services for providing us with these sensational silver trucks, which we are very proud to show off. Thanks also to Tierney Motors for the graphics.

Photo source: Toal Truck Services

CPC Success at Transland!

Dane Reid of Transland passes CPC

Congratulations to our Traffic Manager, Dane Reid, on passing his CPC with flying colours!

Dane’s feedback on his course, run by CILT Ireland, was great; but even better was the news that he did very well – achieving one of the top 5 results in Ireland!

We are very proud of Dane and his fantastic achievement. All the hard work was worth it!

Well done Dane from everyone at Transland Group!

New Director of Operations at Transland

New Director of Operations at Transland

Transland Group is delighted to announce that Luke Conlon has recently been appointed as Director of Operations, based at the company’s office in Dublin, Ireland.

Luke joined Transland in 2021 and quickly learned the ropes, gaining experience in a variety of roles including Operations, Customs and Sales. Having impressed with his managerial abilities, he was appointed General Manager in 2023, with responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of the company’s Dublin depot.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the new role will see Luke oversee the strategic development of Transland’s Dublin operation while also managing the structure and resources of the various departments to maximise productivity.

We wish Luke the very best of luck in his new role.

Transland wins International award!

We are delighted to announce that Transland were awarded “Best Performing Member 2023 – International” at the recent Palletways Conference held in Lisbon. This award is in recognition of Transland’s dedication to service excellence, and reflects our commitment to provide the highest performance levels to Palletways members and their customers.

Congratulations to all at Team Transland!

Gary Owen joins Transland!

Transland Group is proud to announce that Gary Owen has recently been appointed as Commercial Director, to be based at the company’s Fradley office. Gary will head up Transland’s Commercial Team in the UK, focusing on international business development.

Gary has a wealth of commercial experience in the freight sector, and recently spent 4 years with the Palletways UK network in a similar role. Before that, he was Group Sales Director with NGC Logistics. Gary has all the skills necessary to take Transland to the next level in terms of new global opportunities.

We would like to welcome Gary to the Transland team, and wish him all the best in his new role.

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Transland’s 30th Anniversary!

Transland Group celebrates its 30th year in business this month. We are very proud to have achieved this milestone. We took the opportunity to celebrate our employees, especially long-serving members of staff. On our anniversary date – the 5th of April – we held an office party, where we linked up our Dublin and Fradley offices so we could celebrate together!

Managing Director Kieran Conlon has overseen many changes to the company over the past 30 years, from its origins as a groupage and forwarding operator to a pallet distribution specialist. Since Brexit, Transland has emerged as a leading Customs Clearance expert in the movement of goods between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Looking to the future, Transland is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by switching to energy-efficient vehicles and equipment. We also understand the value of employing and retaining the best staff, so that we can provide customers with a consistently excellent service.

Congratulations Transland – and here’s to another 30 years!

Watch our “Back To The Past” video for a trip down memory lane: https://bit.ly/40E0pdS

Christmas 2022 Collection & Delivery Schedule

Please find below our collection and delivery schedule for consignments that need to be delivered before Christmas in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Nationwide Deliveries (i.e. collection and delivery within Ireland):

Last collection in Ireland on Thursday 22nd December for delivery within Ireland on Friday 23rd December (AM only). Deliveries on Friday 23rd December MUST be booked in, and the delivery point must be open to receive the delivery, otherwise a re-delivery charge will apply. For collections from or deliveries to any remote / outlying areas in Ireland, please allow an extra day.

Exports from Ireland to the UK:

Last collection in Ireland on Monday 19th December for delivery in the UK before Christmas – please note: this is subject to Customs Clearance. Collections will still be carried out up until Thursday 22nd December, but deliveries will NOT be made before Christmas. Goods will be shipped and ready for delivery in the UK on Tue 3rd/Wed 4th January 2023.

Imports from the UK to Ireland:

Last collection in the UK on Monday 19th December for delivery in Ireland before Christmas; again, this is subject to Customs Clearance. Collections will still be carried out up until Thursday 22nd December, but deliveries will NOT be made before Christmas. Goods will be shipped and ready for delivery in Ireland on Tue 3rd/Wed 4th January 2023.

To speed up Customs Clearance and enable your consignment to be delivered as quickly as possible, please ensure that all required Customs Forms are completed correctly.

Exports from Ireland to Europe:

Our Direct Service to Europe currently runs twice a week (Tue & Friday departures ex Dublin). Transit times vary by country. Last departures from Dublin to our Netherlands hub will take place on Tuesday 20th December, for onward delivery to various European countries. Please note: transit times cannot be guaranteed on this service.

Imports from Europe to Ireland:

Our Direct Service from Europe runs twice-weekly (Tuesday and Friday departures ex Nijmegen in the Netherlands). Transit times vary by country. Last departures from our Netherlands hub will take place on Tuesday 20th December for onward delivery to Dublin. Please note: transit times cannot be guaranteed on this service.

For countries requiring longer transit times, please arrange collection as early as possible. For information on specific consignments, please contact the office.

PLEASE ENSURE COLLECTION / DELIVERY POINTS ARE OPEN ON FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER, TO AVOID WASTED CHARGES.

ONLINE BOOKINGS: Please note that our website may show limited availability over the Christmas period, depending on capacity – please contact Transland directly if you have any questions.

Our first working day after Christmas for collections and deliveries is Tuesday 3rd January 2023.

Should you have any queries on the above, please do not hesitate to contact our Transport / Operations Departments on 01-8293222.