Peter Foster writes in FT today that sIx months before new rules begin there is no clarity on plans to manage cargo traffic. Standing on the white cliffs of Dover looking down on the ancient port’s modern freight terminal, two truths about the management of the UK trade border after Brexit instantly become apparent. …
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The world-famous artist Christo has passed away at the age of 84. I think he was a remarkable and outstanding artist of our time. Christo, who together with his wife Jeanne-Claude, among other things, clad the Parliament House in Berlin and the bridge Pont Neuf in Paris in textiles, died in his home for …
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Today itbis June 6, the national day of my home country – Sweden. The tradition of celebrating this date began 1916 at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, in honour of the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523, as this was considered the foundation of modern Sweden.
The biggest port operator in China joined forces the e-commerce giant Alibaba to strengthen blockchain’s adoption across the port industry. China Merchants Port, which is China’s biggest port operator, reached a deal with the e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group, and its affiliate, Ant Financial. This deal will allow for the development of a blockchain-based platform, …
UK chief negotiator David Frost agrees “progress remains limited” ahead of a 1 July deadline for extending the transition period. There have been “no significant areas of progress” in the UK’s negotiations with the EU over a post-Brexit trade deal, the bloc’s chief negotiator has said. Michel Barnier spoke in Brussels following the conclusion …
BBC News today writes ghat business groups in Northern Ireland say they “desperately need” more detail on how the new Irish Sea trade border will work. It is due to begin operating in January when the Brexit transition period ends. It will involve new checks and controls on goods entering NI from GB, but …
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Thousands of people queued for hours outside IKEA stores as they reopened in England and Northern Ireland following COVID-19 lockdown restrictions being eased. As a Swede having grown up with IKEA I am not surprised. IKEA bosses had previously warned that social distancing measures would be in place as stores reopened, with limits on …
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The government has called into question the road haulage industry’s estimate that 50,000 new customs agents will be needed post-Brexit. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has estimated that, under a Canada-style trade deal between the EU and UK, which would eliminate most tariffs but still involve customs declarations, an extra 200m forms could be …
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The Welsh Government is providing up to £1,500 for recently made redundant workers to take training courses that will assist them in gaining employment post-COVID19! This covers the courses provided by the UK CustomsAcademy! You gind the academy at www.ukcustomsacademy.co.uk More about the grant here: Welsh government provides training funds for redundant workers – …
Research has shown that when employees have friends at work they are better performers, more engaged, and happier with their jobs. However, thanks in large part to technology, how we relate to our coworkers is changing in two important ways. First, we are less likely to live close to our coworkers. This means that …
Today is Mothers’ Day in Sweden. This day is celebrated on different dates worldwide and it is equally important everywhere. I lost my mother seven years ago. She was a intelligent, kind, caring and loving person. I miss her so much. Today I brought this tray to bedside of the mother of my children. …
A new study uses United Nations data to measure how children’s rights are respected across the globe.Iceland, Switzerland and Finland come top.But worldwide, millions of children face extreme poverty due to COVID-19.Of the myriad tragic effects of COVID-19, its impact on young people could prove to be one of its most damaging legacies. The …
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Has Covid-19 and the Corona crisis killed globalization of trade? What about the Global Trade Post-Corona? What will happen? Will international supply chains change? Will there be a major shift in how we organize international value chains? Some experts are now predicting a paradigm shift towards national production, local and regional stockpiling, increased warehousing …
There has been no pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, Michael Gove told MPs when speaking to the House of Commons Future Relations Committee earlier today. Michael Gove has told MPs that the European Commission has not offered any pushback against Britain’s interpretation of the Northern Ireland protocol’s promise of “unfettered …
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Boris Johnson has fired back at Michel Barnier’s plea that the EU is open to a two-year extension to Brexit today. The EU’s chief negotiator wrote to the UK’s opposition parties to state the EU is still willing to accept a two-year extension to Brexit. The deadline to extend the transition period ends on …
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Don’t miss the latest edition of the the latest edition of Border Management Today magazine from the International Border Management and Technology Assiciation (IBMATA). Border Management Today is the best publicstion for borders issues and movement of people/goods. The latest edition of the Border Management Today magazine from IBMATA also includes an article,’Reviving the …
It has been a few strange months. The Covid-19/Corona virus crises has effected all parts of our lives. While travelling has been restricted , our borders have been open – so our services have been desired all through the crises so far, but the trade volumes have necessarily decreased. Now we are starting to …
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The Corona crisis will fundamentally change people’s behavior. Above all, there is a difference between functional and social. This is what the world famous Swedish lecturer, author, economist and futurist Kjell A Nordström believes. Kjell A Nordström is the doctor of economy who wrote Funky Business’, ’Karaoke Capitalism’ and researched the global market and …
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EUs answer to UK negotiator David Frosts letter regarding the UK-EU Future Relations negotiations. Barnier: ”I remain convinced that with mutual respect and constructive engagement by the UK across the board, on all issues of the negotiating table, we can move forward in the limited available time”. You can read the letter here: Reply …
Today, a few minutes ago, Minister Michael Gove in the House of Commons presented a paper setting out the UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Minister Gove outlined in his presentation – and answers to MPs – a clear approach to the implementation of the NI protocol. The model in the paper presented …
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