Customs: Inside Anywhere, Insights Everywhere

Frank Heijmann
Frank Heijmann
Co-author of the book 'Customs: Inside Anywhere, Insights Everywhere', Netherlands
Published 11 Oct 2023

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Frank Heijmann, co-author of the book "Customs: Inside Anywhere, Insights Everywhere," explains how customs authorities balance fiscal, safety and security tasks against the pressure to facilitate legitimate trade, and where technology is taking enforcement next. Relevant for customs and trade compliance professionals who want to understand how risk-based control, trusted-trader...

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