2025 Türkiye Outbound Digitalization Award: Maurice Ward Lojistik LTD STI
Our MW Türkiye team has been honored with the 2025 Digitalization Award for Türkiye origin shipments presented by Turkish Airlines.
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April 14, 2026
As one of Europe’s key maritime gateways, the Port of Hamburg plays a central role in international supply chains. Supporting cargo flows through this major hub, our German customs team ensures that shipments moving through Hamburg are handled with efficiency and full visibility.
From entry processing to final customs release, the team works with advanced digital solutions and one of the leading logistics and customs software systems, helping to keep goods moving smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of security, both physically and digitally.
Our work in Hamburg regularly involves:
- ICS2 safety & security declarations
- NCTS transit procedures
- Import customs clearance
- HS/TARIC code validation
- Electronic submission to customs authorities
- Monitoring shipments until final customs release
With extensive experience at the port, the team continues to support customers whose cargo moves through Hamburg, ensuring a reliable and compliant customs process.
For all general customs matters in Germany please email: customs.de@mauriceward.com
Did you know?
The first ever ‘cargo only’ flight was recorded in November 1910 in the USA, using a Wright Model B aeroplane that flew 65 miles carrying a package of silk. The business owner used the pioneering transport more as a PR stunt to celebrate the opening of his store, with the bundle of silk cut into individual pieces and glued onto souvenir postcards.
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