Wonderful interactive morning session today at the A.P. Moller – Maersk Leadership Centre Rolighed – outside Copenhagen – with our European Key Account Directors.

I did a presentation about my favourite topics, namely; customs, trade, tariffs, ESG, compliance, passport for goods – and more importantly how we from Maersk Customs Services, Global Trade and Customs Consulting can help our clients to save money, reduce risks & transform challenges into opportunities with our advisory products, services & solutions.

Superimportant to hear back from the colleagues that know our clients best. Great meeting providing energy & inspiration.

Thank you Michael Elgaard Jakobsen for inviting me & to all colllagues in the KC community for the excellent discussion.

Wthedexare tge leading countries on import.

Global Leader: The U.S. dominates imports in cars, electronics, machinery, and pharmaceuticals.

China’s Edge: World’s top crude oil importer, sourcing from Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq.

Declining Imports: 27 of the top 30 countries saw import drops in 2023, led by Taiwan (-18%) and Brazil (-14%).

Top 30 Importers: Based on WTO data as of 2023.
Consumer Power: The U.S.’s massive economy fuels its import leadership.

Source: https://lnkd.in/dxw6BhQZ

Yesterday we met with our oldest friends. We all four met and were all serving together in customs in the 80s and then became best friends – as have our families been for more 40 years.

Great evening in town (Malmö) together. A fantastic dinner at restaurant La Fonderie.