Modernising EU Customs: a perspective from the European Shippers' Council
Secretary General, the European Shippers’ Council (ESC), Netherlands
Co-founder and Director, CustomsClear, Lithuania
Published 15 Mar 2026
Perspective
In this interview, Godfried Smit, Secretary General of the European Shippers’ Council, shares his reflections on the EU Customs Reform. From the future EU Data Hub and the growing importance of high-quality supply chain data to the practical steps companies should already be taking, the interview offers an insider’s view from Brussels on how the reform is evolving - and why businesses, particularly SMEs, should start preparing now rather than waiting for the new rules to arrive.
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