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Developments in customs, AEO, trade compliance and GRC Smart — by our consultants.
NewsEUDR supply chain infographics
We have been hearing relatively little about the EUDR lately, but that does not mean nothing is happening. Behind the scenes, the regulation is being further refined and clarified. The latest update…
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NewsDetection processes within the supply chain
Companies with AEO status are expected to actively contribute to risk management and to share information with authorities. Identifying and reporting suspicious transactions is part of this responsibility. In practice,…
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NewsIEEPA tariffs USA
The recent developments surrounding IEEPA tariffs in the United States are being further clarified through additional procedural steps and the implementation of concrete measures. The U.S. Court of International Trade…
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News“Eén ei is géén ei”*
Purpose, existence, and operation form the basis of a well-organized AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) dossier and therefore also of the GRC AEO compliance tool ACT. It is a logical structure…
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NewsHandbook Explanation DMS
We would like to share an important update regarding the transition from AGS to DMS. This transition brings about changes that will impact your business processes. We understand that these…
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NewsRisk assessment and modern customs management
Every compliance program essentially revolves around the necessity to determine, from potential risks, the measures a company must take to effectively mitigate these risks and thereby comply with established customs…
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NewsConversion Table AGS – DMS for Code Lists
After releasing the AGS-DMS transposition table online in May, we have now also published the conversion table for the code lists. Meanwhile, the transition to DMS is progressing in phases,…
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NewsA GRC Customs pitch by ChatGPT. What do we think of that?
On the initiative of our youngest consultant Isabelle Snijders, we asked ChatGPT to pitch GRC Customs. In the assignment, we provided a few words that we wanted to see in…
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Quality of customs data As a declarant, you are responsible for the quality of the declaration, whether you complete it yourself or delegate the task. Periodic checks of the accuracy,…
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NewsEU-Bahrain conference ‘Freedom of Religion and Belief’ 2023
Last week our junior consultant Isabelle Snijders attended the EU-Bahrain conference ‘Freedom of Religion and Belief’ in Bahrain. Along with delegates from EU countries and global representatives, Isabelle discussed the…
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NewsAEO Celebrates 15th Anniversary!!
A moment to celebrate but also a moment to scrutinize the program. Has the AEO program contributed to promoting trade and securing international supply chains, as described in its initial…
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News55% CO2 reduction with CBAM by 2023 – Part 2
In November 2022, we published an informative blog about the European Commission's decision to introduce a new import duty, the CBAM: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The implementation has faced delays,…
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