ALS Customs Services has been working with the Home Office, the UK Fire and Rescue Service and the charity Fire Aid to ensure the smooth passage of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
ALS’s expertise in customs documentation and logistics was vital in the successful deployment of Convoy 07, which departed from the port of Dover for Ukraine in April. Convoy 07 included one fire control vehicle, two vans, seven fire command units, one curtain side and 21 fire appliances.
To ensure donations were transported legally and efficiently, ALS worked in close partnership with the UK’s Border Force, HMRC, Fire Aid and various fire chiefs across the UK to guarantee the success of the mission. ALS provided all customs documentation for the convoy, including delivery notes and manifests, while briefing 120 fire fighters on customs procedures to ensure the convoy could move legally, without delay.
ALS Customs Services has a rich history of facilitating humanitarian aid across Europe. Coordinated by Richard Catt, International Relations Director, ALS Customs Services has previously supported numerous small convoys and large-scale operations, including whole trains ranging between 12 and 14 rail wagons filled with essential supplies. company was recently thanked personally by UK Police, Fire and Crime Minister Chris Philps for its support in ensuring the ongoing operational success of these projects.
“We were delighted to support this important mission, which is testament to the power of collaboration in providing humanitarian support,” said Richard Catt, International Relations Director, ALS.
