Poland’s logistics sector and its role in European customs and trade

In this post-conference reflection interview, Marek Tarczynski, Chairman of the Council at Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki (PISiL), discusses Poland's role as a growing logistics hub and the challenges facing its freight forwarding and customs community — essential context for trade compliance professionals working with Polish and Central/Eastern European supply chains.

Topics covered:

• PISiL's mission and role representing Poland's freight forwarding and logistics community
• Poland's transformation into a major logistics hub in Central and Eastern Europe, and the digitalisation of customs clearance
• The impact of the war in Ukraine on regional supply chains and Polish transit routes
• Administrative burdens from sanctions procedures, phytosanitary/veterinary requirements, CBAM and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
• The EU Customs Code reform and the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status
• PISiL's Court of Arbitration as a dispute-resolution forum for logistics and transport
• Professional training, qualifications and publications supporting the industry

For a broader overview of the topic, please watch the full recording. The slides are available in the Resources section.

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