For us in A.P. Moller – Maersk the voice of the customer is everything. Today Maersk Customs Services & Global Trade and Customs Consulting (GTCC) arranged a LAM Customs Client Forum (CCF) in our office in São Paulo. We had great conversations with a large number of invited customers. Amazing people. Thank you for …
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It was a great pleasure to re-connect with my long time colleague & friend Velma Ricketts Walker, J.P. Velma is CEO of Jamaica Customs Agency. Excelllent talk at the event in São Paulo.
It was great to meet my old colleagues & friends Jackson Corbari from Brazil Government & Ernani A. Checcucci Filho from the World Bank in São Paulo today. The three of us shared a panel on Coordinated Border Management for a multi-agency group.
Today I did a presentation about Coordinated Border Management for Government agencies from a large number of Latin American & Caribbean countries at the Pre-WorkShop Conference to the 10th International AEO Seminar in São Paulo, Brazil. Great discussions, more to come.
The Academy Awards this year, as expcted, was all about Christopher Nolans masterpiece Oppenheimer. Yesterday the film had a clean sweep with seven awards, including best picture, best director and best actor in a leading role. ”We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, …
We are entering a new time with multiple ESG supply chain regulations on the way in multiple geographies. A framework to enforce the EU ban will give the European Commission new investigatory powers based on technological solutions and cooperation with other authorities and countries. Products that are found to have been made using forced …
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A tiny airport in the UK has been named the worst in the entire country for delays. The UK’s worst airport for delays sees waits of up to 26 minutes, according to flight punctuality data. Data from the Civil Aviation Authority shows which airportd habe the longest delays with Aberdeen topping the list. The …
Today is International Women’s Day 2024. We celebrate this day for all women in the world, for equality & human rights. Every day should be a women’s day. I lost my mother ten years ago, she was my role modelI still miss her every day. Today I want to pay tribute to all women, …
Sweden became NATO’s newest member on Thursday (7 March 2024), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington DC. With Sweden’s accession, NATO now counts 32 countries among its members. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “This is a historic day. Sweden …
What we learned from the World Trade Organization (WTO) MC13 & surrounding meeting in Abu Dhabi last week. Summarized by World Economic Forum (WEF). We were there. Overall, WEF concludes that while the formal meeting outcomes disappoint many, trade talks are a marathon and not a sprint (especially at the global level). The stage …
Today U2 is finalizing their amazing opening act of The Sphere in Las Vegas having played 40 shows in this outsranding arena. The show is so spectacular in every sense. I loved it. Being a U2 fan since 1979 I am naturally a bit biast loving all U2 concerts I have seen. Having said …
Our purpose in Maersk is ”to improve life for all by integrating the World”. Always important to remember in all the tech talk at The World Maritime Forum.
Through our partnership with the International Trade Centre ITC SheTrades coaching program, Maersk is paving the way for gender-inclusive trade. We’re proud to have participated in last weekend’s celebration of the progress made by women entrepreneurs in international trade, inspiring governments and the private sector to take bolder actions in support of women’s economic …
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This one by Banksy has many levels. I love Banksy street art.
Exciting news from the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka! “Ane Mærsk,” the world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel, has made its historic arrival to Port of Colombo Sri Lanka. This marks a significant step in Maersk’s commitment to pioneering low-emissions shipping solutions. With its innovative design placing the bridge and accommodation at the front …
Last week, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, HRH Prince Daniel, Swedish Minister for Trade Johan Forssell and a delegation from the Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences met with NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang in Santa Clara. It is always inspiring to listen to Jensen talk about Nvidias incredible journey, the future of …
C4DTI Digital Trade Conference Speaker Announcement: Lars Karlsson Lars, Head of Trade & Customs Consulting at A.P. Moller – Maersk will be speaking on Day 2 of the #C4DTIConf on the panel ‘Removing paper bills of lading from trade’. He is widely acknowledged as one of the most well-known and experienced customs leaders in …
Everybody is talking about what artificial Intelligence (AI) can do. I am convinced that it will change our world completely. And fast. So far though we have mostly seen examples on AI generated photos and videos. Amusong, but still… This was is pretty fun though, see below.
At age 23, Oprah was fired from her first reporting job. At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer. At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school. At age 28, J.K. Rowling was a single parent living on …
During my visit to the WCO this week I also got a chance to meet many former colleagues and great friends. I have many times talked about the special customs family environment. It is really magnificant. Pnece a Customs officer, always a customs officer. This cameraderi is something that I sincerely appreciate. I also …