The future of customs in Europe: insights from CLECAT
The interview marks the start of the Reflections Series, which follows on from the Customs Ecosystem Conference that took place on 6–7 October 2025. The series aims to share key insights and perspectives from leading figures in the customs ecosystem. Our first guest is Ms Eva Cartwright, CLECAT's Senior Manager for Customs and Digitalisation.
Related content
Beyond the EU Data Hub: harmonising customs knowledge
The EU is building a single Customs Data Hub - but harmonised data and harmonised law will not, on their own, produce consistent customs decisions across twenty-seven member states. This…
Work smarter: tools and techniques to boost productivity
One of the major technology companies has recently published a document on preparing for superintelligence, emphasising the importance of keeping people at the centre of technological development. Although there is…
EU customs compliance in a digital age: the future of customs professionals
A short reflection by Elena, Chairman of the Bulgarian National Organization of Customs Agents, on how the EU customs reform and rising automation are reshaping the customs representative profession -…
Stability in times of uncertainty: PIFFA’s perspective on the future of logistics in Europe
The interview underlines the increasing complexity of trade and customs compliance for the logistics sector, driven by sanctions regimes, environmental regulations, tighter border controls and ongoing EU Customs Code reforms.…
How customs professionals influence EU lawmaking
Eva Cartwright, Senior Manager for Customs and Digitalisation at CLECAT, explains how customs professionals and trade associations can influence EU lawmaking in this second part of the "How EU laws…
Structural shifts in customs functions: practitioner's perspective
A practitioner's perspective on how the customs function is changing inside organisations, presented by Walter Van der Meiren, Customs Brokerage Director at UPS, drawing on experience processing thousands of customs…