Global logistics are embedded in a framework of complicated legal and administrative rules that logistics companies must comply with.  The continuously expanding global trade industry certainly would have much more appreciated a higher degree of facilitation and deregulation.  However, in the fight against terrorism and other threats, trade facilitation and security require a balanced approach.  The European Commission has recently adopted new regulations that will lead to some burdensome efforts for logistics companies, at least in the short term.  Future benefits will, if at all, take shape at a later stage.

This article, written by Dr Michael Fischer, appeared in the July issue of "Commerce Germany"

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