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Borders for the Boardroom

Trade and Borders 101

Season 1, Ep. 4

This episode of the Borders for the Boardroom podcast provides a 101 ‘all you need to know’ introduction to trade and borders. With a focus on the essentials, this episode is designed specifically for the C-suite. It will also be of interest and value to all those working across the supply chain and within organisations importing and exporting goods. Presented by Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder.

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  • 6. EU customs reform: latest updates

    15:52||Season 2, Ep. 6
    Tracy Doyle, Cross-Border eCommerce lead for AEB talks to clearBorder CEO Christopher Salmon. Providing the latest updates to the EU customs reform including the creation of the EU data hub and the removal of de minimis, consider the impact on different players across the supply chain.
  • 5. HMRC perspective to customs and borders

    21:02||Season 2, Ep. 5
    This episode welcomes Kevin Franklin who brings 40+ years’ experience with HM Revenue and Customs and later worked as the Director National Customs Operations at the UK Border Force. Hosted by Christopher Salmon, CEO of clearBorder, they provide an overview of the HMRC perspective to customs and borders; the Department’s relationship with the border industry, and its role in supporting wider Government objectives at the UK border.
  • 4. Looking ahead to 2026

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