Where have the 'green' import lanes gone? Challenges at Lithuanian seaport Customs

Despite the ambition to create a smart, business-friendly customs administration, practical experience at the Klaipėda (Lithuania) seaport customs posts suggests otherwise: procedures are taking longer and green lanes are becoming increasingly rare. A round-table meeting initiated by the Lithuanian Customs Practitioners Association with Lithuanian Customs on 15 January 2025 once again highlighted the systemic issues that continue to disrupt import flows on a daily basis.