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Very good webinar by the French customs authorities today.
Clear messaging around the fact that the border processes will only be effective if all the users/actors are empowered and involved.
I.e. an IT system isn't ready unless users are trained and familiar with it.
/1 https://twitter.com/AnnaJerzewska/status/1334490561521328130
Clear messaging around the fact that the border processes will only be effective if all the users/actors are empowered and involved.
I.e. an IT system isn't ready unless users are trained and familiar with it.
/1 https://twitter.com/AnnaJerzewska/status/1334490561521328130
700 ppl recruited and trained by French customs. Deployed across ports, airports and train terminals.
Trials, operational guides, rehearsals and "orchestrated logistics sequences"
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Trials, operational guides, rehearsals and "orchestrated logistics sequences"
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What I really liked is that throughout the process they worked with the Eurotunnel, ferry operators and ports to understand the current process and use the waiting time that's already there to minimise the impact on lead times and "anticipate" formalities.
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The logic here is similar to what we have under GVMS. The difference being their systems are available, companies can log in and prepare.
Obviously easier as less is changing on their side - same systems used (TRACES, ICS, NCTS, Delta)
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Obviously easier as less is changing on their side - same systems used (TRACES, ICS, NCTS, Delta)
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Still, clear, detailed and practical. Everything looks ready and thought through.
One of the most important parts - questionnaire for drivers. At the end of the day, if the driver doesn't have the right paperwork, goods won't move.
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One of the most important parts - questionnaire for drivers. At the end of the day, if the driver doesn't have the right paperwork, goods won't move.
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So explaining the conversations that need to take place between al the parties involved is helpful. Guidance is available on the website. Very clear - y recommended to companies out there - UK process will roughly follow the same pattern.
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