AQW 26551/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of how e-commerce and logistics firms, such as Selazar, could ease some of the issues faced by online retailers selling to Northern Ireland, post-Brexit.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 29 November 2021

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Tabled
29 November 2021
Answer due by
14 December 2021
Answered
7 December 20218 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Fulfilment platforms such as Selazar, provide online retailers with a range of services, such as managing stock, sales orders and returns. Such fulfilment platforms can facilitate the shipment of online orders on behalf of retailers, from warehouses closer to the end consumer. This may remove some customs administration for those retailers who use and pay for these services. However, it is commercial decision for online retailers if they wish to use fulfilment services.

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