AI & Customs Series. Episode 4: on the future of customs professionals

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We invite you to watch the interview between Enrika Naujoke, Director at CustomsClear, and Albert Veenstra, Professor Trade and Logistics at Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands. This thought-provoking discussion (continuing the theme of the first recording on the topic 'Future of customs professionals') explores how the future of customs professionals is being reshaped by developments in technology and the growing importance of high-quality data:

  • As technologies like the Digital Product Passport, the EU Data Hub, and EU deforestation regulation-related tools become operational, the customs profession will increasingly rely on accurate, traceable data throughout complex supply chains.
  • Data management has emerged as a critical gap in customs professionals’ education. Albert explains why this gap exists and how it can be bridged through updated training and curricula.
  • The evolving customs professional's role demands not just regulatory expertise, but also advanced data handling skills.
  • Universities and training institutions need to adapt. Albert shares how academic programmes can integrate these changes to prepare future customs professionals.

A key message resonates throughout: cutting-edge knowledge must stay ahead of cutting-edge technology. Ensuring the availability of high-quality human expertise is vital for governments, businesses and educational institutions.

CustomsClear launched this series because we are dedicated to making regulations and compliance easier and more accessible. We are developing Picoco, the AI-based engine behind Personal Customs & Regulations Knowledge Assistants. Learn more at www.picoco.ai — and don’t miss the opportunity to join a pilot project.

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Customs compliance and awareness amongst traders
29-09-2024

It would seem that customs compliance is one of the most complex and pressing issues for all companies and individuals involved in global trade. But is this really the case? Is there a widespread understanding of how important it is to be aware of customs legislation and regulations and to keep up to date with the frequent changes and innovations? This question was discussed by experts from the EU, the UK, Brazil, Israel, Pakistan and Côte d'Ivoire at the 23rd Author's Meeting. The discussion revealed that many problems hindering customs compliance are similar in many countries. We invite you to read an overview of this discussion below.

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Customs compliance and awareness amongst traders
29-09-2024

It would seem that customs compliance is one of the most complex and pressing issues for all companies and individuals involved in global trade. But is this really the case? Is there a widespread understanding of how important it is to be aware of customs legislation and regulations and to keep up to date with the frequent changes and innovations? This question was discussed by experts from the EU, the UK, Brazil, Israel, Pakistan and Côte d'Ivoire at the 23rd Author's Meeting. The discussion revealed that many problems hindering customs compliance are similar in many countries. We invite you to read an overview of this discussion below.

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The importance of data in DHL Express
19-10-2023

Quality data is the lifeblood of an efficient Customs clearance process. All Customs tasks and responsibilities are performed, at least in part, on the basis of data received from businesses engaged in trade – for example, data for purposes of revenue collection, risk management, admissibility checks, resource allocation and cooperation with other agencies, as well as the collection of statistical data for macroeconomic decisions.

Sandra Fischer , Asha Menon, Marcelo Godoy Rigobello, Ben Bridge

knowledge management
Point of view
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The importance of data in DHL Express
19-10-2023

Quality data is the lifeblood of an efficient Customs clearance process. All Customs tasks and responsibilities are performed, at least in part, on the basis of data received from businesses engaged in trade – for example, data for purposes of revenue collection, risk management, admissibility checks, resource allocation and cooperation with other agencies, as well as the collection of statistical data for macroeconomic decisions.

Sandra Fischer , Asha Menon, Marcelo Godoy Rigobello, Ben Bridge

knowledge management
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Customs brokers: Growing importance in the US. The opposite in the EU?
24-06-2023

The United States is strengthening the role of customs brokers as professionals by introducing a professional development requirement (which will come into force on 24 July 2023), stressing that this will help improve trade compliance and revenue protection and allow brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illicit goods from entering US commerce. In the meantime, EU customs brokers fear that the EU Customs Reform and the draft new Customs Code could signal the end of their profession.

Enrika Naujokė

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Customs brokers: Growing importance in the US. The opposite in the EU?
24-06-2023

The United States is strengthening the role of customs brokers as professionals by introducing a professional development requirement (which will come into force on 24 July 2023), stressing that this will help improve trade compliance and revenue protection and allow brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illicit goods from entering US commerce. In the meantime, EU customs brokers fear that the EU Customs Reform and the draft new Customs Code could signal the end of their profession.

Enrika Naujokė

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Competencies of a customs broker: insights from a workshop
18-06-2023

Customs matters are complex and little known to the general public. This makes customs brokers an indispensable part of international trade, and with their knowledge they can greatly help their clients. What key competencies should customs brokers have? What additional key skills should they have? And what can we do to improve the competencies of customs brokers? These three questions were dealt with in a workshop organised by Customs Knowledge Community (CKC). Let's have an overview of the results.

Assoc Prof Dr Momchil Antov

customs brokers, knowledge management
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Competencies of a customs broker: insights from a workshop
18-06-2023

Customs matters are complex and little known to the general public. This makes customs brokers an indispensable part of international trade, and with their knowledge they can greatly help their clients. What key competencies should customs brokers have? What additional key skills should they have? And what can we do to improve the competencies of customs brokers? These three questions were dealt with in a workshop organised by Customs Knowledge Community (CKC). Let's have an overview of the results.

Assoc Prof Dr Momchil Antov

customs brokers, knowledge management
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Best practices and tips for managing customs knowledge in a company
07-05-2023

What aspects should be taken into account in the context of customs knowledge management within a company? During the 15th Authors' Meeting, experts from the UK, Israel, France, Colombia, Brazil and Lithuania shared many tips and practices on how to acquire, update and manage knowledge to be successful in customs processes. The main insights – on the role of a customs manager, exchanging information internally, ensuring awareness of all the involved persons, manuals, peer learning, etc. - shared are summarised in the following overview.

knowledge management, risk management
Perspective
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Best practices and tips for managing customs knowledge in a company
07-05-2023

What aspects should be taken into account in the context of customs knowledge management within a company? During the 15th Authors' Meeting, experts from the UK, Israel, France, Colombia, Brazil and Lithuania shared many tips and practices on how to acquire, update and manage knowledge to be successful in customs processes. The main insights – on the role of a customs manager, exchanging information internally, ensuring awareness of all the involved persons, manuals, peer learning, etc. - shared are summarised in the following overview.

knowledge management, risk management
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