The bridge and tunnel between Sweden andDenmark. I see it from my living room and I drive it most days from my home in Malmö Sweden to my work at Maersk HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. For me the bridge is more than a conncetion between Sweden & Denmark. It is the way to world. …
This is the latest summary on the current global tariff crises. Following the United States announcenent of the new reciprocal tariff scheme there will mainly be a baseline 10% tariff on everything from everywhere. This applies for all goods loaded on vessels from April 5. Then there are higher levels on select countries which …
With tariffs coming, getting the border right has never been more important. Our finding: there’s a long way to go. My colleague and friend Chris Salmon and his team at ClearBorder are launch their new State of the Border report tomorrow. A concerning trend emerges in our upcoming State of the Border Report: 61% …
The trade war escalates and the on-going tariff conflict has this week reached previously unseen levels. In line with global tariffs announced by the United States (US) government on 3 April 2025, we wanted to make sure you have further information for your business and supply chain moves. The announced trade policy changes will …
Today the US administration announced its ne wreciprocal tariff scheme. Massive tariff increases as expected. Here is the country list. There will be counter tariff announcements from many countries announced shortly.
With increased commercial space exploration and the possibility of a human colony on the moon in our lifetime, today we are launching Maersk Space Cargo. The offering will support growing customer demand for cargo, special projects and customs clearance in outer space. “Today our customers largely rely on government space programmes to transport their …
These days with tariff wars on the way it is good to remember this.
Could your face become your passport at the border of tomorrow? So it seems. Apparently it’s already happening. Looking forward to seeing it for real with IBMATA. IBMATA is excited to announce the Border Management and Technologies Summit Americas 2025, taking place on the beautiful island of Curaçao from April 1st to 3rd, 2025. …
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Another day in London for meetings. Superinteresting projects on the way.
How many weeks of my professional life have started in the same way? At an airport, early morning, talking the first plane out in the world. Countless. This is the story of my life. travelling the world, meeting people, trying to change things for the better. Monday. Here we go.
What a weekend we had in Stockholm. Spending time and celebrating with two of my kids was as always amazing. We also had two great concerts with our favourite band, KENT – that returned to play after nine long years.
This write the founder of the Trade Complinace Officer (TCO) programme of Brazil, Alexandre Lira, on LinkedIn today. ”Over the past few days, I’ve been attending the 11th edition of the #BrazilAEOConference, an event hosted by #BrazilCustoms to share the latest advancements of the local AEO Program with the private sector. This initiative is …
We have been waiting a long time and this weekend it was time for the concert of the year, or maybe in a decade. Four out five persons in my family have the same favourite band, KENT. KENT is a Swedish rock band that was Swedens’ biggest rock act for many years (1995-2016) but …
Since returning to the White House in January, US President Donald Trump has threatened and imposed a series of new tariffs. The tariffs, which target major US trading partners, could upend traditional trading relations, creating significant uncertainty in the global economy. For a better visual understanding of the tariffs and their possible impact, see …
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Leaving my beloved Brazil on my way to Stockholm for the weekend through Amsterdam and Copenhagen. I am going to Stockholm for reunion concerts with my favourite band, KENT. Ot also happens to be my daughters favourite band, so we are going together. The band ended a super successful career eight years ago after …
After a few intensive excellent days meetings with clients in Brazil I am on my way back to Europe. The XI International AEO Conference was one of the very best confrences so far. Excellent panels & high level discussions. It was also emotional since I met many long-term colleagues & friends, people who I …
My colleague and friend Professor Igor Katz today launched his new book on Blockchain at the XI International AEO conference in São Paulo. I have had the honour and a privilege to write the forword to this excellent and timely publication – a book that I highly recommend. To be found where books are …
Today I opened the second day of the XI International Seminar on AEO’ organized by Instituto Procomex in partnership with Receita Federal do Brasil with a Key Note Speech on ’The Future of Customs: Implementing Technological Tools to Enhance Compliance andEfficiency’. We are the first generation that can transform problems to opportunities with technology …
Meeting with the Under-Secretary of The Brazilian Federal Revenue Authority Fabiano Coelho & part of his impressive management team at the International AEO Conference in São Paulo today. We had an excellent meeting. I have known Fabiano Coelho for a long time & he is a great appointment by Government. It is always inspiring …