Event - Customs and Borders Best Practice

Workshop: Customs and Borders Best Practice

Making Imports and Exports Easier

FMCG Supplier Workshop: Covering the Windsor Framework and the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)

Join our workshop led by Robert Hardy, CEO of Eori and Ed Gilbert, Joint Head of Business Readiness Mission and Enablers Division, NI Directorate, DEFRA, sharing insight into the implications of the Windsor Framework, labelling, GB imports, GB exports, changes to the wider BTOM (coming into force on 31st January 2024).

The government's objectives are clear, but what do they mean for you? What do they mean to your logistics providers, and how can you ensure your customs solution is optimal?

The workshop will enable suppliers to ensure their customs solution is as cost effective and as efficient as it can be.

Further import controls are coming on 31 January 2024.

The UK is due to introduce new import declaration requirements and checks on certain goods, including food and other agricultural products, with further changes expected due to the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).

Is your supply chain ready for these changes?

Windsor Framework: Clarify your obligations and (Phase 2) NIRMS labelling requirements in 2024 and triangulation.

Making Your Imports and Exports Easier (into and out of GB)

Trade in a pre-Brexit like environment - smoothing your imports and making your exports easier

Effective use of Border Control Posts (VAT applies to food in EU)
Participants will receive a definitive list of all of their health certificate requirements for their products
Selling to the EU without VAT

Date: 24th January 2024

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Warrens CDC Shenley Drive Northampton NN6 7EB

Key Speakers

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Robert Hardy

CEO, EORI UK

Ed Gilbert

Joint Head of Business Readiness Mission and Enablers Division, NI Directorate, DEFRA

Jonathan Kittow

Director, Simply Supply Chain

Robert Hardy, CEO of EORI - a specialist customs and border agency, will be leading the session. With 35 years of experience in European shipping, freight and Customs clearance, Robert’s unique insights are invaluable in helping suppliers ensure they have optimal customs solutions.

Ed Gilbert, Joint Head of Business Readiness Mission and Enablers Division, NI Directorate - covering EU Strategy and Negotations, Policy Response Unit and the Northern Ireland Directorate.

Your Questions Answered

Ed has offered to answer any questions from attendees, to ensure suppliers' interpretation of the guidance is clear, before the deadline. Please submit your questions in advance to enable Ed to tailor the session to your questions.

After registering for the event you will shorty receive a form via email, where you will be able to submit your questions.

Key Topics

Border Target Operating Model
GB import simplifications
SPS – new rules (including BCP locations)
Export Health Certificate risk categories
Food labelling
Safety and Security declarations
Windsor Framework (NIRMS and UKIMS)
Best-in-Class Customs Process - What Good Looks Like

The Gold Standard Benchmark: Helping you to understand how efficient and cost-effective your current customs solution is – anonymously and confidentially.

Our supplier benchmarking assessment will enable you to understand how efficient and cost-effective your solution is currently and highlight the differences between you and best-in-class. With the right solution you will be able to realise your savings potential.

We will help you complete the assessment during the session to ensure you get the maximum value from it, but you will need to bring your rates and volumes with you, to complete it. Once registered you will receive more instruction and a copy of the template.

Cost £295 + VAT pp

We hope to see you at the Customs and Borders workshop. Reserve your spot below.

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