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 centralized communication and simplification of own customs processes and documentation. In ad- dition, most staff are glad to face fewer formalities, since along with professional advice they also re- ceive support on this.
With the economy in Germany now weaker, we are noticing some companies are less willing to invest proactively; these are concentrating on optimizing their processes and costs.
DIFFERENCES IN THE INTERPRETATION
OF THE UCC
Such differences are caused by national regulations and in addition, by operative processes that differ in every country. One example is consultation with different authorities on delivery of a container. Co- ordination of different appointments is extremely difficult. To collect a box punctually, conduct an ex- amination, meet a recipient’s schedules and finally, return it within a specific time window, is anything but simple. ■
Joanna Porath
Business Development Manager at the customs brokerage Porath Customs Agents GmbH
HAMBURG’S MARKETS ■
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