Tony Smith, chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association discusses what border control actually means in the UK and the effects of Brexit. One of the standard political catchphrases in the ongoing saga of the UK’s exit from the European Union (BREXIT) is ‘taking back control of British borders’ – along with …
Central Bank of Ireland governor Philip Lane believes the UK and the European Union will eventually agree on a withdrawal deal, with a long transition period, avoiding a chaotic crash out of the bloc. “The incentive for the UK to accept a version of the current deal is very strong,” he told an event …
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An estimated 90% of world trade is facilitated by maritime shipping, and as trade volumes continue to increase, the world’s busiest ports continue to grow larger and more efficient to meet demand. In fact, in just the last four years, the median annual volume of the top 50 ports jumped from 5.49 to 5.86 …
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Theresa May will update MPs on Tuesday about recent Brexit talks as she continues to seek support for her deal. She visited Dublin and Brussels last week seeking EU agreement on changes to the backstop – the “insurance” policy to avoid the return of visible Northern Ireland border checks. Last month MPs – who …
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Time for new season in the Major Soccer League (MLS). Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic will do his second season in the league. This year Zlatan will be designated player and he has said that the club is going for the title. Games versus goals and assists in his career clubs so far Zlatan has …
Seven researchers within McKinsey; Susan Lund, James Manyika, Jonathan Woetzel, Jacques Bughin, Mekala Krishnan, Jeongming Song and Mac Muir have written an excellent report on future value chains. Global value chains are being reshaped by rising demand and new industry capabilities in the developing world as well as a wave of new technologies. Even …
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Is February 27th the next date for the second Meaningful Vote on PM Theresa Mays Withdrawal Agreement? She is expected to ask for another two weeks to finalize an agreement with the EU on a “legally binding” mechanism as alternative arrangements for the Irish Backstop. Interesting article in The Telgraph today. You find it …
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This is best and most important story I have read in a long time. “We were really very traditional. We didn’t want him turning his daily rhythm upside down.” Sitting in a cafe by his office at Oslo City Hall, Robert Steen describes how he used to worry about his son staying up late …
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The Malthouse Compromise is according to Morgan, Smith and Paterson the only Brexit solution that will satisfy both the public and MPs. The Telegraph has an interesting article today where the Tory MPs looking at the Kit Malthouse proposal. You can read the article here: The Telegraph: Our Malthouse Compromise is the only solution …
Today it is 48 days to Brexit. Many Governments, including UK Government, have published excellent guidelines and helpful documents in case of a no-deal hard Brexit in seven weeks. Unfortunately most companies are not prepared for Brexit. In fact after having met and advised hundreds of companies I have still not met a single …
New York Times has made an interesting mapping of how vulnerable each region is to economic disruptions from Brexit: Parts of Germany are especially vulnerable. Sicily could skate by. With only 50 days until the deadline for Britain to leave the European Union, the political negotiations for a withdrawal agreement remain stuck – and …
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Last month more than 17.000 people followed my publications and thoughts about Customs, trade, Brexit, security/trade facilitation, capacity building, reform & modernization, music, film and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. This was a new world record for me, for the first time surpassing the landmark 17.000 reader mark. An amazing thing, taking into account the very special …
Esrlier this week we have had a set of strategic meetibgs at KGH Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Monthly meeting with HQ staff. We offer breakfast and update everybody of the latest news. KGH Global Consulting Management Team meeting. This is my team of extremely experienced and qualified leaders. It is important to meet frequently …
HMRC today published a document announcing the Simplified customs processes for UK businesses trading with the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. This is a must-read for all people working with international trade. A good initiative. The routines are not applicable on the NI/ROI border. It is …
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As written before UK Government has announced the establishment of an Alternative Arrangements Working Group to take forward the ‘Malthouse Compromise’ proposals. Its membership includes the European Research Group’s Steve Baker, Marcus Fysh and Owen Paterson and Remain-backing former Cabinet ministers Damian Green and Nicky Morgan, some of whom were of course involved in …
Theresa May has appointed three hardline Brexiteers to an official working group charged with finding “alternative arrangements” to replace the Northern Ireland backstop. Brexiteers Steve Baker, Owen Patterson and Marcus Fysh will join Remainer former ministers Damian Green and Nicky Morgan in the working group which will meet for the first time on Monday. …
Tonight I will watch Super Bowl LIII. I love American football. I never miss it. I have several times travelled to United Dtates to see it there since it is maybe the biggest event of the year after Thanksgiving. SB LIII is the final game of the season played between the two-time defending American …
The Brexit debate has almost only been concentrating on the political level, conditions for the Withdrawal Agreement and what will happen if UK leaves the European Union without an agreement on Match 29, 2019. We have heard about how UK could leave with a no-deal Hard Brexit and use the WTO rules, especially since …
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UK PM Theresa May writes in the Telegraph: Last Sunday, Parliament prepared to hold a series of votes of huge importance to the Brexit process.The menu of choices before MPs was extensive and, in some cases, had far- reaching and long term implications for the way the UK is governed. MPs were invited to …
Swedish people are famous for always talking about the weather. We are obsessed with weather. Maybe because we live where we live, close to and above the polar circle. Boiling water freezing when thrown in NYC I have for many years made the joke to friends I meet, “you got to go and visit …
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