Is the UK Single Trade window really “shelved”?
Is the UK Single Trade window really “shelved”? A single trade window (STW) is a digital platform, a one-stop shop, for submitting and exchanging data related to border clearance between government agencies, traders and other parties. Last week, the Financial Times reported that the government has shelved the UK’s Single Trade Window project after spending […]
Top five challenges for European customs in 2025
Top five challenges for European customs in 2025 (Blog written in August 2024) Someone recently asked me what are the current top challenges for customs in Europe. The article is an attempt to summarise the answer to this question. These are the five issues that, in my opinion, are likely to impact the customs industry […]
Insight: looking ahead to the new PEM rules of origin convention
Insight: looking ahead to the new PEM rules of origin convention On 7 December 2023, the Pan European Mediterranean Convention Joint Committee reached a deal on the modernisation of rules of origin underpinning trade relations of the EU and its neighbours. After over a decade of talks and negotiations the new rules will finally be […]
Sustainability regulations will affect customs
Sustainability regulations will affect customs Companies need to get organised to make sure they can meet the EU’s new regulatory requirements at import. With the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine and increasing geopolitical tensions, controlling which goods enter and leave a customs territory has become a question of strategic importance. With that, the role of […]
How to write (good) customs guidance? In eight easy steps.
How to write (good) customs guidance? In eight easy steps. One of the most common questions policy-makers ask customs practitioners is how to help companies export and import. What are the main challenges that companies face when using customs simplifications, trade agreements and navigating border formalities? The answer is simple – provide good customs guidance. […]
The green lane – moving goods from GB to NI
The green lane – moving goods from GB to NI It’s been over a week since the Windsor Framework was announced and you’ve all probably taken the time to read and re-read the texts. However, in case you still have some questions here is a quick recap on how the green lane system is going […]
