Global logistics specialist DG has selected Hurricane Commerce as its cross-border data partner as part of its ongoing digital transformation programme to enhance the experience of their customers.
DG has integrated Hurricane’s Aura solution which covers the three critical cross-border areas of duty and tax calculation, prohibited and restricted goods screening and denied parties screening as well as Zephyr, its bulk clearance data enhancement service. Hurricane’s Zephyr solution ensures that shipments have the right data – including HS6 codes, product descriptions and 8- and 10- digit import and export codes – to pass smoothly through customs and on to the end consumer.
DG explained that accurate shipment data are now mandatory as major regulatory changes including Brexit, the US STOP Act and the abolition of the VAT exemption on low value goods in the EU and elsewhere have transformed the landscape of global ecommerce in 2021.
Leah Samy, DG’s Head of IT and Business Change, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer our customers Hurricane’s best-in-class data solutions. Having accurate product descriptions, HS6 codes and being able to correctly calculate the applicable duty and VAT in real-time are business critical in the modern world of e-commerce.
“Hurricane’s real-time screening services for prohibited and restricted goods and denied parties are also hugely important in ensuring our customers are shipping with confidence and with full compliance. Hurricane’s solutions are an integral part of our Horizon platform and DG’s commitment to providing our customers with the best possible experience.”
Martyn Noble, CEO of Hurricane Commerce, commented: “DG is one of the fastest growing logistics providers in the world and they are at the cutting edge in their approach to digitisation. We are delighted that our suite of world-leading data solutions form a key part of the Horizon platform and the desire to provide end-to-end visibility and the best possible customer experience.”
DG was established in 2009 to provide high levels of customer service to a range of clients importing into the UK from Asia via sea and air. The company has grown rapidly since then and now offers a range of logistics services across diverse industry sectors.
