Frank Janssens
Frank is the coordinator of PARSEC and BORDERLINK projects. He participates in a number of studies for the European authorities on the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, autonomous tariff suspensions & quotas, as well as the Customs Programme environment in the framework of the EU Customs. He works as a senior expert for the World Bank where he currently supports the regional programme for the Western Balkans countries on customs, trade and transport facilitation. In addition, Frank is the vice president of ODASCE, the French trade facilitation organisation. Previously Frank worked as the Head of Unit in the European Commission in charge of Customs modernisation. Frank holds a master’s degree in economics and international trade and studied in Europe and the USA.
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Management of the e-commerce boom: what customs authorities need to be successful
The rapid expansion of e-commerce has created opportunities for business and individuals and significant challenges for customs authorities worldwide. The exponential growth in the volume of small parcels, regulatory compliance issues and emerging threats have strained existing customs frameworks. This article explores the key challenges posed by e-commerce for customs...
E-commerce: friend or foe?
E-commerce is one of the most fast-growing and contested areas of customs today - this webinar brings together an express-industry voice and a former EU Commission customs official to unpack why, and what the EU's customs reform proposes to do about it. Topics covered: Why there is no single agreed...
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Management of the e-commerce boom: what customs authorities need to be successful
The rapid expansion of e-commerce has created opportunities for business and individuals and significant challenges for customs authorities worldwide. The exponential growth in the volume of small parcels, regulatory compliance issues and emerging threats have strained existing customs frameworks. This article explores the key challenges posed by e-commerce for customs...
E-commerce: friend or foe?
E-commerce is one of the most fast-growing and contested areas of customs today - this webinar brings together an express-industry voice and a former EU Commission customs official to unpack why, and what the EU's customs reform proposes to do about it. Topics covered: Why there is no single agreed...