In this issue...
Modernising The Customs Code
The European Customs Code, which has been around since the early 1990s, is being replaced with more up to date legislation. [...full story]
Past Successes and New Challenges at 100th PBG Meeting
In February the Ports and Borders Group (PBG) gathered for its 100th meeting aboard HQS Wellington. [...full story]
Experts Gather to Discuss Education
At the beginning of February, SITPRO and Skills for Logistics brought together experts representing the wide range of education service providers operating in the UK. [...full story]
ALVS System Goes Live
The new Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) which will reduce customs clearance times and paperwork for companies importing flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables into England and Wales from outside the EU, was launched on 16 February. [...full story]
Reviewing Trade Burdens: The Next Steps
The business response to last year's consultation exercise was excellent and SITPRO is now in the process of addressing the issues that were raised and highlighted for action in the Government's action plan Simplifying Trade Across UK Borders [...full story]
Michel Danet
We at SITPRO were saddened to learn of the passing of Michel Danet, the former Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation. [...full story]
WTO Publishes Consolidated Trade Facilitation Text
The World Trade Organisation has published the first draft consolidated negotiating text of a possible WTO agreement on trade facilitation. [...full story]
Explaining the Rotterdam Rules
Prior to the start of the Department of Transport's formal consultation on the Rotterdam Rules, SITPRO has published a detailed guide to the issues which they raise. [...full story]
EUROPRO: The Voice of Trade Facilitation in Brussels
In the UK, SITPRO is the champion of trade facilitation, but when it comes to European developments the voice of just one nation is not enough. [...full story]
Also in this issue...
CEO Perspective
SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, begins SITPRO's 40th anniversary year.
Editor's Notes: Weather Warning
Expect the unexpected
SITPRO Solutions
SITPRO's Helpdesk Advisers answer a question about the EX1 document
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