Martin Reuter
- Head
- EUCAB
Martin Reuter is an experienced customs officer and has been the head of the EU Customs Alliance for Borders (EUCAB) since early 2025.
The project aims to strengthen operational cooperation between the 27 EU member states and to lay the groundwork for an EU authority.
Martin Reuter joined customs in 2009, gaining his first experience of operational work in one of Europe’s largest ports in Hamburg. He then went on to work in the German Ministry of Finance and as head of the international department of the customs administration, where he was also involved in strategic and political developments.
He now brings all this experience to bear in his role as head of EUCAB.
Sessions
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Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies
From Cooperation to Integration: The EUCAB Perspective on Strengthening EU External Border Security
Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies is vital for effective border management and security. Agencies need to exchange intelligence regarding potential threats, smuggling activities, and other suspicious behaviours. This includes sharing data on cargo, travellers, and vehicles.
Joint training, operations and inspections will improve effectiveness and working together on risk assessments, to identify high-risk shipments and travellers, will allow for targeted inspections and resource allocation. Identifying key dual-purpose technologies for tracking and monitoring goods and people will enhance efficiency and save money.
Collaborating on policy development will also lead to more effective border management strategies, considering both security needs and trade facilitation.