Customs clearance of plants, fruit and vegetables within 10 minutes.  Specialist knowledge of PEACH, ALV, CHIEF and Border inspection post procedures.  Cargo Overseas offer this industry leading standard on shipments arriving anywhere in the UK. 

Cargo Overseas have completed trialling of the ALV (Automatic licensing verification system) and from October 12th we have access to the fastest customs clearance procedures in the UK for Fruit / Vegetables and Plants.  Full access to PEACH (Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates from the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate) in conjunction with ALV simplifies the procedures required for the handling of this cargo.  Only available to a selected number of freight forwarders to trial until January 2010 Cargo Overseas are leaders in handling Perishable and Cold-Store shipments.

Importing Plants, Fruit and Vegetables have required additional customs procedures and access to a specialist DEFRA entry system for many years which has slowed down the transit time of these goods passing through UK customs procedures.  Now with the introduction of ALV, the automatic licensing verification system customs clearance can be effected within 10 minutes of entry.   Cargo Overseas expertise in handling, importing and customs clearing plants and foodstuffs has put us at the forefront of these specialist markets.  Working closely with Plant Health, DEFRA and UK Border inspection posts we provide a knowledgable, cost effective solution on both imports and exports of plantlife, fruit and vegetables.

For more information on ALV click here for access to the specific section of the DEFRA website which deals with Automatic Licensing Verification through the ALV system for plants, fruit and vegetables.

If you are importing plants, fruit or vegetables into the UK or thinking of doing so talk to our import department on 0161 498 4902 today.  We can offer you a service which is un-matched in the UK.