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The invisible and secure border of the future

James Canham Accenture , Alexander de Voet Consultant on supply chain trends and their impact on the Customs industry, Accenture Global Customs Practice
June 30, 2020
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The invisible and secure border of the future

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Border agencies face many challenges and are today operating in an era of unprecedented change. An increasingly volatile global travel and trade environment combined with new security and public health threats, make for a challenging and evolving operating environment that requires close observation, and coordinated and far-reaching responses.

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