Independent expertise in supply chain security, customs and border management
CargoSense is a Finnish consultancy supporting cargo owners, logistics service providers, customs administrations, border guards, research consortia and the technology industry with research, analysis and advice.
- Trade facilitation
- Supply chain security
- Anti-illicit trade strategy
- Cargo integrity
Services
Customs and border expertise for technology providers
Domain expertise for IT and technology companies building customs, border control, risk management and detection systems: requirements, user needs and market insight.
Advisory for companies and consultancies
Advice for manufacturers and logistics companies on supply chain security, customs compliance and anti-illicit trade, and subject-matter support for consultancy projects.
Position papers and policy analysis
Evidence-based position papers and analysis for trade and industry associations on EU customs reform, cargo security, and procurement and industrial policy.
EU-funded projects
Consortium partner in Horizon Europe, European Defence Fund and Internal Security Fund projects: use case definition, end-user requirements, cost-benefit analysis and proposal writing.
Training and lecturing
Lectures and courses for universities and professional programmes on customs, smuggling and supply chain security.
Independent expert assignments
Available for expert assignments with EU institutions and agencies and international organisations.
About
Dr Toni Männistö, founder
Toni has over 15 years of experience in EU-funded security and border management research. He has worked with the Cross-Border Research Association (CBRA) since 2011 and currently serves as its Director.
He holds a PhD in Management of Technology from EPFL, where his doctoral research examined how postal operators can mitigate crime and security risks across international logistics networks, and an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University. He is a peer reviewer for the World Customs Journal, the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management and the Journal of Transportation Security.
