Free zones in the world and the UK - an interview with Mark Rowbotham

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Overview

Mark Rowbotham is the author of the book 'Freeports and Free Zones: Operations and Regulation in the Global Economy'. The book comprehensively but accessibly covers the topics of Freeports, Free Zones, Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), as well as issues such as customs requirements, Free Zone law and government initiatives, including the new UK Freeport initiative. Learn more about the book by watching the video (the excerpts from the interview). More information and the full interview are availble here: https://offers.customsclearance.net/event/4th-global-webinar-books-on-customs/ 

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