Reuters on Wednesday posted a video showing David Davis, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Brexit minister stating the necessity of creating a “deal which makes the United Kingdom a global trader”. In this statement, Davis also mentioned the importance of retaining a strategic partnership with Europe. To this end, Minister Davis stated the importance of forging a customs deal that makes trade between Europe and the UK as “frictionless as possible”.
Last year, trade between the UK and the EU totaled roughly 44% of Britain’s total exports in goods and services, which is equal to £220 billion. Retaining a good customs relationship between the two nations is in both Europe’s and the UK’s economic interest.

CTPAT | Cargo Smuggling Trends Members Should Know
The CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria, regarding transportation security, emphasizes critical areas of conveyance security due diligence. To maintain contraband-free supply chain, MSC requires your supply chain operations team to keep up with evolving smuggling trends. Listed below are event smuggling trends all CTPAT member companies should be aware of: