UKP Worldwide’s Director, Guy Cliffe, recently joined Nicky Jones on the Let’s Be Honest (About Logistics) podcast to discuss some of the most important issues currently shaping international eCommerce and cross-border trade.
The conversation explores the increasing complexity of customs compliance, the growing importance of specialist customs expertise, and the opportunities available to businesses that take a more strategic approach to their international supply chains.
Among the topics discussed are customs clearance processes, duty reclaim opportunities, bonded warehousing, regulatory change and the practical challenges facing retailers, logistics providers and freight operators as global trade continues to evolve.
One of the key themes throughout the episode is the importance of looking beyond transport costs alone. While many businesses dedicate significant time and resources to negotiating shipping rates, opportunities to improve profitability can often be found elsewhere in the supply chain through effective customs management, duty recovery and robust compliance processes.
As regulations continue to change and cross-border trade becomes increasingly data-driven, understanding the wider customs landscape is becoming a competitive advantage for businesses operating internationally.
We would like to thank Nicky Jones and the Let’s Be Honest (About Logistics) team for the opportunity to contribute to this important industry discussion.