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Oct 14 2019

Geodis and Arkema test future border with UK

Geodis partnered Arkema, the French leader in chemicals, to take part in the dry runs organised by French customs to test the future customs arrangements that will be implemented in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit. Geodis is now ready to support its customers for customs and transport operations involving the UK, whatever the Brexit scenario.

 

In the context of the restoration of a border between the UK and the EU, the French customs authorities have developed a computerised system known as the “smart border”, which automates the border crossing for freight vehicles. Since September, French customs have been running a series of full-scale simulations with all the players concerned to test the new system under the most realistic conditions possible. Geodis and Arkema jointly participated in operational trials of the “smart border”. Read more

 

Source:ITJ