Structural shifts in customs functions: practitioner's perspective

Walter Van der Meiren
Walter Van der Meiren
Customs Brokerage Director, UPS, Belgium
Published 27 Jan 2026

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In this recording, Walter Van der Meiren, Customs Brokerage Director at UPS, shares his insights on the topic “The customs function within the organisation – a future-proof set-up.” In conclusion, he notes that “customs within our organisation is becoming a strategic control function. Data, people and governance are decisive. The organisational choices we make now will define how resilient we will be in the face of the forthcoming customs reform."