The ClearShip Blog

Guides and advice for UK businesses shipping to Europe

15 January 2026
Why your EU customers are refusing deliveries — and how to fix it
The most common post-Brexit shipping problem UK sellers face, and exactly how to prevent it.
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22 January 2026
The hidden costs of shipping from the UK to the EU
Most sellers only think about the courier charge. Here are the other three costs your EU customers will pay.
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29 January 2026
My EU customer got a surprise customs bill — what went wrong?
A plain English explanation of what happened and how to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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5 February 2026
Shipping from the UK to Germany: what your customer will actually pay
A practical guide to duties, VAT and landed costs for UK sellers shipping to Germany.
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12 February 2026
Shipping from the UK to Italy: what your customer will actually pay
Italy's 22% VAT rate and notoriously slow customs process catches UK sellers off guard. Here's the full picture.
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19 February 2026
Shipping from the UK to France: duties, VAT and landed costs explained
Everything UK small businesses need to know before shipping a parcel to France.
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26 February 2026
Shipping from the UK to Belgium: what UK sellers need to know
Belgium is a major EU logistics hub. Here's what Belgian customers pay on UK parcels and why customs accuracy matters more here than most places.
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5 March 2026
Shipping from the UK to the Netherlands: a guide for UK small businesses
The Netherlands is one of the UK's biggest EU export markets. Here's what it costs to ship there.
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12 March 2026
Shipping from the UK to Poland: the fastest growing EU ecommerce market
Poland is the EU's fastest growing ecommerce market. Here's what Polish customers pay on UK parcels and why the opportunity is bigger than most UK sellers realise.
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19 March 2026
Shipping from the UK to Spain: what UK sellers need to know
Spain's 21% VAT rate catches many UK sellers off guard. Here's the full picture.
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26 March 2026
Shipping from the UK to Ireland: is it really simpler post-Brexit?
Ireland is the EU country closest to the UK — but post-Brexit shipping is still more complex than most sellers expect.
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2 April 2026
How to fill in a customs form for EU shipments
Every UK-to-EU parcel needs customs documentation. Here's exactly what to include, what the common mistakes are, and how to avoid delays at the border.
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9 April 2026
DDP vs DAP: what UK small businesses actually need to know
Cut through the jargon. Here's what DDP and DAP actually mean for a UK seller shipping to Europe.
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16 April 2026
What is an EORI number and do I need one to ship to the EU?
EORI numbers are required for commercial UK-to-EU exports. Here's what they are, whether you need one, and how to get yours for free in under 10 minutes.
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23 April 2026
What is a landed cost? A plain English guide for UK sellers
Landed cost explained simply, with real examples relevant to UK businesses selling to EU customers.
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30 April 2026
How to price your products for EU customers (including duty and VAT)
A practical pricing framework for UK sellers who want to sell to Europe without losing margin.
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7 May 2026
UK to EU shipping: the complete checklist for small businesses in 2026
Everything you need to check before shipping a parcel from the UK to an EU customer.
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