With some 70 members from all sectors of activity, Councils and Companies, the Think tank contributes, through its work, as well as through the scope of its events, notably its biannual international conference (which brought together more than 300 experts), to the dissemination of innovative ideas useful to companies and their Councils.
“Dear friends Friends,
At a time when our industrialised countries are facing new economic, financial and social crises, the scale of the whirlwinds of which is commensurate with the globalisation of trade, international trade companies are facing challenges that are equal to these obstacles and difficulties.
COLLIN de SUSSY, whose founding President is Jean-Paul Bouquin, contributes through its work to the critical analysis of customs facts and law.
Our constructive approach to the major changes taking place in customs takes account of the reality of the new and contradictory requirements and constraints imposed by international trade.
Security dominates and is imposed on trade facilitation and new communication technologies.
Regions are being organised around customs unions, changing the strategies of industrial and commercial companies. These new customs zones gave rise to new regional “community” customs codes, largely inspired by the European Union’s customs code. As an example and a model of inspiration, European customs law was a source of inspiration for COLLIN de SUSSY’s work.
With some 70 members from all sectors of activity, COLLIN de SUSSY contributes through the work of its working groups as well as through the scope of its events to the dissemination of innovative and measured ideas useful to companies and their Boards”.
Marc Tertrais, President of Collin de Sussy THINK TANK
The Think tank is organising a biennial conference bringing together all those involved in customs matters for a one-day conference.
Every two years, the Think tank organises a conference under the honorary presidency of the Director General of Customs. Each conference brings together representatives of the European and international bodies that are at the forefront of customs issues (European Commission, World Customs Organisation, World Trade Organisation, etc.). The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for discussing current developments in customs matters, as well as customs principles and their effective implementation.
In addition to the conference, the Think tank organises its discussions in working groups by theme.
The Think tank is organised through working groups, currently comprising the Export Control Group, the Legal and the Energy and Environmental Tax working group. These groups meet regularly face-to-face or remotely. Their work takes the form of publications, guides, notes and articles, and the organisation of events with government representatives and prominent figures.
Frequently asked questions
What working groups exist within the Think tank?
The Think tank currently has three working groups: legal, export control, and energy and environmental taxes. It welcomes the creation of any working group on a topical issue under the supervision of the Board.
What work does the Think tank publish?
The Think tank publishes all forms of work, whether notes or contributions to the administration’s expectations (Customs Control Charter), topical issues or the needs of companies, which are produced by the working groups.
How can I join a working group?
Any member of the Think tank is free to attend in one or more working groups.