FEATURE
Casper on course for more success
For more than a century and a half , Casper has provided end-to-end shipping solutions across the UK , Europe and beyond .
And while the world looks a little different today , its spirit of innovation and independence remains the same .
As part of Casper Shipping – one of the group ’ s three major companies alongside Logistics and Chartering – Casper Customs has progressed to play a pivotal role in the region ’ s post-Brexit economy .
Now appointed as the designated customs site operator for the primary customs zone within Teesside Freeport , the organisation is at the forefront of imports and exports on a national stage .
Empowered by new automation tools , wider group growth and the emergence of the freeport , the division has seen over a 1,000 per cent increase in handled customs declarations .
Nikki Sayer heads up the 12-strong team , which includes time-served customs operators and expert data analysts . She said : “ The past few years have seen Casper evolve as a business . With 11 sites nationwide , we ’ ve strengthened our
Evolving - Nikki Sayer heads up Casper Customs ’ 12-strong team position as the UK ’ s leading independent maritime services company .
“ Part of that has been the expansion of Casper Customs , which has seen us invest heavily in digitising and futureproofing our processes . Behind these trailblazing technologies is our practical experience and dedicated people who work tirelessly to provide an ‘ always-on ’ service and an always hands-on approach .
“ The results have seen us double our output as an operator and provide an unrivalled declaration turnaround of less than an hour .”
Operating on the doorstep of Britain ’ s largest freeport , Casper is perfectly placed to help customers take advantage of tariff benefits , including duty deferral while the goods remain on-site and suspended import VAT . Simplified procedures and planning processes also apply , as well as reliefs for employer NI and capital allowances .
Nikki added : “ We ’ re proud to have worked with Teesworks and Teesside Freeport , setting up the primary customs zone for the country ’ s first operational freeport . This will allow us to make more efficient and effective clearances than ever before , keeping goods moving around the globe from here in Teesside .”
With a long-term vision and a commitment to constant improvement , Casper continues to chart a course to the future – no matter what challenges or opportunities arise over the next 150 years .
To find out more , visit : casperltd . com / customs
ALWAYS ON , SINCE 1872 .
In an uncertain world , Casper have been a constant for 150 years .
From the laying of Middlesbrough Town Hall ’ s foundation stone in 1883 , to the construction of the Transporter Bridge in 1910 and the opening of the Riverside Stadium in 1995 — Casper have been part of the fabric of Teesside for well over a century .
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In that time , our service and reputation has never wavered . Whether it ’ s customs or chartering , logistics or marine , our complete shipping and maritime service is delivered with a personal and practical approach that reduces the burden and takes care of the complex .
Yesterday , today , tomorrow . Always on .
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