Shipyard logistics
Transport solutions, customs, and VAT services for shipyards
Customs representative, VAT specialist and shipping company strengthened by a vast international network, born in Nice and located at each and every shipyard on the French Riviera, naturally, we have developed specialized services for all the actors in the yachting sector as well as their shipyard service providers.
Shipping company:
Air and maritime shipment of naval spare parts coming from and going all over the world.
Packaging, handling, and shipping of naval spare parts and all types of merchandise including oversized cargo.
anagement of emergency situations (express, hand carry, charter etc.)
Removal, handling and secured storage of personal effects and high-value goods throughout the duration of the works.
Customs & administrative procedures:
Placing vessels under inward processing arrangements.
Transit & temporary admissions.
Implementation and administrative management of bonded warehouses.
Bonded receipt of parts shipped by courriers like Fedex, UPS, DHL,…
Tariff classification, verification of records and certifications.
Repairing and refurbishing ships and yachts bearing international flags requires rigorous and total customs mastery as well as logistical responsiveness. This is what we offer our clients, from our offices located right within their bonded warehouses.
Your Guarantees & Benefits
Our presence at shipyards
An international network
Our well-qualified representatives
Secured solutions
Personnalized Follow-up
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Frequently asked questions about transportation
- 1
How can one do work on boats in France tax free?
The inward processing scheme for "repairs" is a specific "transformation" customs arrangement that allows for importation of a third party boat for repairs and refurbishment prior to re-exportation.
Placing the vessel in this inward processing scheme allows one to take advantage of work and outfitting tax free.
- 2
What conditions are needed to put an inward processing scheme in place?
Inward processing for "repairs" is available to boats:
- carrying out work within the European Union (EU)
- flying a pleasure boat flag from outside the European Union
- whose ownership or proprietary company is established outside the EU
- having never paid VAT, non-Union status.
- that can prove presence for fewer than 18 months once the inward processing scheme has been initiated
- provided there is no inward processing scheme initiated for any other boat in customs in France
- 3
How does the inward processing scheme for boat repairs work?
To take advantage of the inward processing scheme for "repairs", work with a Registered Customs Representative who specializes in this field:
- You'll need to produce an overall estimate for the expected repairs/work.
- Your Registered Customs Representative will request an inward processing scheme from the customs office nearest the place where the repairs will be performed and will ensure management of the paperwork required to track its progress.
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What do FIATA, IATA, and AEO-Full certifications mean?
MATHEZ FREIGHT is approved by IATA, FIATA and FONASBA, and has held AEO-Full status since 2013, which includes the AEO-C "customs simplification" certificate and the AEO-S "safety and security" certificate.
- "AEO" accreditation (Authorized Economic Operator) is awarded by the Customs Administration to companies that satisfy strict customs criteria and continuously demonstrate quality, conformity, and reliability on the international logistical chain.
- Our IATA certification allows you to use any commercial airliner and their AWB.
- FIATA certification governs relations between loaders and actors in the maritime shipping industry, with FIATA regulations serving as the reference in the event of a dispute.
- Since 2007, the FONASBA (International Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents) quality standard has been recognizing agents who meet financial strength criteria and demonstrate the top level of commitment in terms of professionalism and quality.
When you work with MATHEZ FREIGHT, you can rest assured that all your operations will be performed with precision, reliability, and professionalism, according to the highest standards.