A couple of updates from the last couple of weeks. There has been some surprise at the UK Government decision not to seek to be members of the EU’s “safety and security zone” as part of the ongoing trade negotiations. Many trade bodies are pushing...
Following the EU’s announcement of its mandate, the UK has in turn published its negotiating stance for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. As the Descartes’ corporate Headquarters are in Canada it’s nice to see that the UK Government...
Having the right product displayed at the right time is crucial for retail store success. Yet, it’s a universal challenge facing a wide spectrum of modern retail environments, from traditional high-end and fast-fashion stores to seasonal and pop-up...
The UK and the EU have both now agreed their negotiating mandates in readiness to start Trade Talks. While we wait for the UK to publish its position, the publication of the EU’s starting position once again reminds us that there will be Customs...
The cat is out of the bag – Frictionless trade between the UK and EU will end after the Brexit Transition PeriodThe UK Government have recently stated that there will be no frictionless trade with the EU after the end of the transition period...
A couple of years ago, The Economist published an article claiming the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. The main point of the story is that, while oil has been the dominant commodity for the last 150 years—and those who...
Another Step Further ForwardIt is highly probable that customs declarations will be required for goods moving between the UK and EU from 1st January 2021.The European Parliament is also expected to approve the Withdrawal Agreement on the 29th January...
The UK Government’s EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill finally passed the House of Commons moving exit from the EU one step closer. Passing with a majority of 124, the bill will now be debated further in January but is expected to pass into UK law before...
With a victory by the Conservative Party we may have the start of some clarity about the future relationship between the UK and EU.It seems entirely possible that the UK Government will get the withdrawal agreement through Parliament in the coming...
As you prepare to enter the D2C market, you should view the experience as a transformative process rather than a purely additive one—i.e., just tacking on an ecommerce sales channel. Transforming your business with new technology solutions, logistics...