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In choosing the most cost-effective option to distribute goods, supply chain managers all over the world have four transport options to choose from: ocean-going vessel, plane, train, or truck. … But for European distribution there is also another efficient option available, shortsea shipping (SSS).

This article explains, how a company can import into and sell from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands using a fiscal representative. The main benefit of using fiscal representation is to avoid … actual VAT payment at the moment of import by using customs procedure 42 or a license for deferring the import VAT.