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Collecting and transporting groupage consignments from GB to NI

New groupage model developed by Defra and DAERA to aid the movements of groupage loads into Northern Ireland.

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Different road haulage vehicles

An overview of the key characteristics of the main vehicles used for road haulage in international trade.

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Insurance for international road transport

How to insure your goods against loss, damage and delay for international trade when using road transport.

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Licences for international road transport

The importance of checking that any road hauliers you use are properly licensed for international trade.

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Transporting dangerous goods by road

How to ensure your dangerous goods are properly classified and packaged before being transported by road.

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Other documentation issues for transport by road

How forwarders' documents and the TIR system can speed up the process of transporting your goods by road.

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The CMR note: the key road transport document

What a CMR note is used for and the information you need to provide on a CMR note when trading internationally.

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How to move goods by road

An overview of how to transport goods by road and the key documents, insurance and licensing requirements for transit.

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How to claim on your goods transport policy

Follow the right procedures and gather the correct documentation when making a cargo insurance claim.

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How to obtain cargo insurance

Where to go when you need to get a cargo insurance policy and choosing the cover that best suits your needs.

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Liability insurance for freight forwarders

Limited liability arrangements for freight forwarding companies and the insurance services they offer.

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What is marine insurance?

How institute clauses and other contractual provisions affect the level of insurance cover for your shipments.

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Managing risk in goods transport

The role of the terms of sale in determining when the risk burden for cargo passes from supplier to buyer.

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Goods transport insurance terms and duties

An overview of the basic principles which underpin the conduct of business between insurers and customers.

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Types of goods insurance

Get the right type of protection against risk and set an appropriate level of insurance when transporting your goods.

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Benefits of insuring goods in transit

Understand why it's important to insure your goods in transit and what can happen if you don't have insurance.

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Transport insurance

Why you need transport insurance, an overview of the different types of insurance cover and how to make a claim.

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Taxi driver licensing

How to apply for a taxi driver licence in Northern Ireland and an overview of the application process.

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Taxi operating centres

How to operate your taxi business from a booking office or other premises and requirements to consider.

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Taxi licensing

Each taxi in your fleet must be licensed by the Driver and Vehicle Agency before it can be used for business.

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Requirements for licensed taxi operators

An overview of standards and conditions which holders of a Taxi Operator Licence in Northern Ireland must comply with.

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Grant of taxi operator licence fees

Details of the grant of licence fees required when applying for a Taxi Operator Licence in Northern Ireland.

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Applying for a Taxi Operator Licence

How to apply for a Taxi Operator Licence, which is required to run a taxi service in Northern Ireland.

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Taxi operator licensing

You need a Taxi Operator Licence from the Driver Vehicle Agency to run a taxi business in Northern Ireland.

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Setting up and running a taxi service

An overview of the rules for operating a taxi service in Northern Ireland and the licences you'll need to operate.

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