The future of customs brokers: Is it under a real threat?

Published 17 Sep 2023

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A Customs Knowledge Institute (CKI) podcast roundtable in which four customs-practitioner association leaders debate whether the customs broker profession is under a real threat from the proposed EU customs reform — essential viewing for customs brokers, representatives and their SME clients. Topics covered: The proposed new EU Customs Code and...

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