The U.K. and Canada are on the brink of signing a new trade agreement to replace the existing deal Britain has through European Union membership. The agreement would be a major boost to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his efforts to plot a new course for Britain as a global trading nation outside …
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U.K. companies are turning to cheaper overseas labor to complete their post-Brexit customs paperwork, creating jobs in countries such as Romania and India due to a shortage of trained staff in Britain. Anticipating a surge in demand for its services, Xpediator Plc, which handles freight flows for international companies, has been hiring workers in …
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The LoadStar writes in an article that, European ports and the operator of the Channel Tunnel say they are increasingly concerned about the efforts of government and the wider supply chain to prepare for Brexit. This is my experiebce as well having met with all ports, terminals and the involved operators. The LoadStar writes …
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Environment Secretary George Eustice told the BBC’s Andrew Marr “agreement exists” between the two sides. But earlier, he told Sky News there was still “some way between us” and “time is very, very short” to agree a deal. Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said talks have “got to make big progress” in the coming …
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In 2018 The Economist had an article called ’The Rockers Guide to Management”. In his languidly titled autobiography, “Life”, Keith Richards tells a story that captures something about the workplace culture of the Rolling Stones and his decades as the band’s guitarist. It’s 1984 and the Stones are in Amsterdam for a meeting (yes, …
Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said on Sunday that a Brexit deal was “very difficult but very doable” and big progress had to be made in talks this week. “We are running out of time now,” Coveney told Sky News. Source: REUTERS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Singapore Customs signed a historic letter of intent today that will enable closer cooperation in the areas of trade facilitation, revenue protection and risk management. Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Trade Brenda Smith signed the letter of intent in Washington, DC on behalf of CBP …
UNCTAD writes, The Review of Maritime Transport 2020 provides an update on the latest trends in maritime trade, supply, markets, key performance indicators, and legal and regulatory developments. It also includes a special chapter with testimonials from maritime stakeholders and their experiences in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the …
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Today I participated with a speech and in a panel on freeports/freezones at an online event organized by IBMATA (The International Border Management and Technology Association). IBMATA is a leading non-profit organization and think tank with the mission to secure and foster innovative and effective borders. This was an excellent seminar led by IBMATA’s …
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to be signed this weekend during video meetings hosted by Asean In the absence of the US from trading blocs, China seeks opportunities to write regional trade rules, say observers. China is expected to sign a mega regional trade deal with 14 other countries in the Asia-Pacific …
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The Maersk-led data project TradeLens is expanding significantly with the addition of all 31 container terminals run by Philippines-based terminal operator ICTSI. “We are now testing the system and transferring information about loading and discharge of cargo, berthing of vessels to the blockchain platform. After complete integration of the system, we will be able …
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Don’t miss the latest edition of ’Border Management Today’, the best publication available in our industry, the border community and environment. Another great edition from IBMATA. A lot of excellent articles about e.g. Brexit, Freeports and more. The International Border Management and Technologies Association is engaging with global border agencies and technology suppliers to …
Sometimes I just get happy, on a challenging autumn morning, from thinking about what a musical genious John Lennon was. Here in the beautiful Beatles song, ’You’ve got to hide your love away’ from HELP. ”Hearing them, seeing themIn the state I’m inHow could she say to me“Love will find a way?”Gather round all …
The government is urging all businesses to appoint a freight forwarder to handle post-Brexit customs decelerations for imports and exports. ”Katherine Green and Sophie Dean, Directors General, Borders and Trade, HMRC said: “New customs and tax rules will not change or go away go away if a Free Trade Agreement is negotiated, so businesses …
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It is now only 56 days to go to the end of the Brexit transition period. It is really time for all companies involved in UK-EU trade to prepare and evaluate so far done preparations. BBC News reports today about a report with warnings for significant border disruption at the end of the Brexit …
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Gillian Anderson has described her transformation into former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for The Crown. The fourth season of Netflix’s royal drama focuses on the exploits of Queen Elizabeth II during Thatcher’s tenure as PM. Season four of The Crown is set to debut on Netflix on 15 November. Also Princess Diana eill appear …
Today I participated with a key note speech on the development and trends of AEO and Trusted Trader programmes globally in a excellent online webinar arranged by SACU, the Southern African Customs Union. Great to see many participants – as well as many old friends and former colleagues attending. Also great to see the …
Tomorrow I speak about one of my favourite topics, AEO and Trusted Trader programmes at the South African Customs Union (SACU) Authorised Economic Operator Webinar. Many friends and former colleagues on the speaker list.
“Elevation” is one of my favourite songs by Irish rock band U2. Probablt the best band in the world. It was the third track on their tenth studio album, “All That You Can’t Leave Behind” (2000), and was released as the album’s third single on 25 June 2001. The song became the band’s 16th …
22 games, 16 goals and 6 assists. That is what a 39 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic has done since he returned to AC Milan in January. Milan has not lost a single game since his return. Tiday Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck again – with his seventh goal in four games this season. With an anazing …
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