Industrial supply chains are becoming more dependent on accurate, timely customs data. Against that background, customs software specialist Conex has opened Conex GmbH in Saarbrücken, creating a local platform for the German-speaking market and extending its European coverage to ten countries.
The expansion links two changes affecting international operations: the European Union’s customs reform and the continuing digitisation of customs procedures. Companies trading across several jurisdictions need more than a single software workflow; they also need processes that reflect national rules and operational practice. Conex says its application foundation is designed to provide both elements.
Reducing repetitive work
Conex is deploying AI agents in Germany to support two data-intensive tasks. The tools automate tariff classification and extract information from commercial and logistics documents used to prepare customs formalities. In practical terms, this can reduce repetitive document handling and help improve the reliability of the data passed into customs processes.
The approach supports a more standardised operating model for companies with cross-border flows, while leaving room for local regulatory expertise. Further information on the technology is available from Conex. Better data quality can also support more resilient planning when businesses must coordinate imports and exports through several European markets.
One network, local knowledge
The German operation is significant for UK manufacturers, distributors and other traders that use Germany as part of their European supply chains. They can extend the use of the same Conex environment to additional customs operations rather than building separate workflows for every market.
Conex has operated in the UK for ten years. Its subsidiaries are in Belgium, Ireland and Denmark, while its wider operational and regulatory coverage includes Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Germany becomes the latest addition to that network.
Bertrand Gruson, president of the Conex Group, said the new company would combine more than four decades of industry experience with technology intended to simplify and secure customs flows. Paul Grobler, responsible for international development in the UK and Ireland, said the local German presence would strengthen support for businesses dealing with multiple customs environments.
