The Brexit Opportunities Minister, , has announced that the
Government, in partnership with industry, has launched six border
innovation pilots that will transform the way the border
operates.
Minister Rees-Mogg delivered a keynote speech and took part in a
brief Q&A at the Border Management and Technologies Summit
Europe yesterday (13 July). The event was hosted by the
International Border Management and Technologies Association
(IBMATA).
The Ecosystem of Trust pilots will assess the use of technology,
data and trusted trader relationships to minimise the
administrative burdens and costs on traders which are ultimately
passed on to the consumer
The model aims to create a more secure border, while limiting the
need for HMG to conduct compliance activities at the border, with
traders allowed to perform more self-assessment at their
premises. Ultimately, it could remove the transactional nature of
customs/border processes.
Minister Rees-Mogg expressed his enthusiasm over the pilots that
have been selected to test the Ecosystem of Trust border model.
Six consortia were successful in their bids; the pilots are led
by Azarc, Chainvine, IBM & Maersk, Fujitsu, Palantir and
Digital Business Marketplace.
Minister Rees-Mogg expressed his gratitude to the businesses who
are leading each of the pilots and thanked them for their time,
commitment and expertise and looks forward to seeing the results
The Ecosystem of Trust pilots will run until the end of the year
to establish how they can be scaled to a new border model which
will increase the efficiency, speed and crucially the safety of
our trade borders.
