The WCO officially presents its new mobile app during the WCO Technology Conference in Vietnam
16/10/2023 09:44 World Customs
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is pleased to present its new mobile application “HS Browse & Check”, a mobile application designed to provide customs professionals and international trade enthusiasts with convenient access to the Harmonized System (HS) 2022.
Experience in compliance with customs laws of Japanese businesses
30/09/2023 10:33 World Customs
VCN - Strengthening the internal control system to ensure legal compliance is an indispensable factor for businesses.
Dubai South completes blockchain integration system in partnership with Dubai Customs
16/09/2023 10:40 World Customs
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has announced the completion of its blockchain integration system in partnership with Dubai Customs. This makes it the first free zone in Dubai to achieve this milestone. The integration was executed as part of Dubai South’s commitment to the overarching objectives of the Dubai eCommerce strategy. This strategy aspires to position Dubai as the region’s premier logistics hub and attract foreign direct investments into the e-commerce sector.
Customs Integrates IT Systems with FRSC Over Vehicles’ Smuggling
14/09/2023 07:47 World Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, is currently in the final stages of integrating its Information Technology, IT, systems with that of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, to curb the smuggling of vehicles into the country.
WCO Asia-Pacific Plastic Waste Project implements its objectives
15/08/2023 10:11 World Customs
Between 1 April 2020 and 30 June 2023, the World Customs Organization (WCO) collaborated with eight Member administrations of the Asia-Pacific (A/P) region to successfully implement the Asia-Pacific Plastic Waste (APPW) Project. This vital regional initiative, financially supported by the Government of Japan, aimed to tackle the environmental threats posed by poorly managed trade in plastic waste.
Mitigating Security Threats: WCO and ICAO Release Revised Brochure for Air Cargo and Mail Security
09/08/2023 10:45 World Customs
The World Customs Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a revised brochure titled “Moving Air Cargo Globally - Air Cargo and Mail Secure Supply Chain and Facilitation”. The brochure aims to assist air transport regulators and operators in mitigating security threats associated with air cargo activities.
Advancing Trade Facilitation: Key takeaways from the Dialogue between the WCO Policy Commission and the Private Sector Consultative Group
11:39 | 19/07/2023 World Customs
On 21 June 2023, the WCO Policy Commission and the Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) held a Dialogue session. This event was preceded by a separate PSCG meeting on 19 and 20 June. The purpose of the Dialogue was to foster collaboration and discuss pressing issues related to trade facilitation, sustainability, and business continuity across borders.
Outcomes of the 2023 WCO Council Sessions: Election of a new WCO Secretary General and Chairperson of the WCO Council
15:54 | 26/06/2023 World Customs
The 141st/142nd Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the highest decision-making body of the Organization, were held at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium from 22 to 24 June 2023. The Sessions saw the participation of Directors General of Customs representing the WCO’s 185 Members.
Chinese customs authorities adopt 16 measures to optimize business environment
13:40 | 19/06/2023 World Customs
Chinese customs authorities on Tuesday said they had launched 16 initiatives to optimize the country's business environment.
Cambodia, China utilise IT to facilitate customs affairs
09:45 | 16/06/2023 World Customs
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCEC) and China’s General Administration of Customs have agreed to modernise their interactions through the use of information technology. They are drafting a memorandum of understanding (MoU) tha
Automated customs system promises to save food businesses time and money
09:45 | 16/06/2023 World Customs
A new automation system for customs declarations promises to reduce the customs process for trucks carrying multiple products into the UK in a bid to make imports more efficient ahead of the upcoming Brexit checks.
DoT approaches Customs for help on illegal imports
15:29 | 14/06/2023 World Customs
The department of telecommunications (DoT) has sought the support of the Customs department to strengthen the mechanism to check import of telecom equipment.
WCO and UPU sign joint customs–post declaration to boost international e-commerce
16:22 | 13/06/2023 World Customs
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have signed a joint declaration setting out common objectives in the areas of digitalization, data exchange, supply chain security and capacity building at the inaugural WCO–UPU Global Conference.
ASEAN Customs discusses AEO programmes to foster ASEAN AEO MRA
15:45 | 12/06/2023 World Customs
VCN - From the 5th to the 8th of June, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop on the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme for the Customs Administrations of ASEAN Member States (AMS), which took place at the WCO's Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center (RTC A/P) in Jakarta, Indonesia with sponsorship from China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF China). Singapore Customs and Brunei Customs also participated in the workshop at their own cost.
Malaysian Customs seize 300kg of cocaine in Port Klang in container loaded with beans
15:43 | 12/06/2023 World Customs
The value of the haul is estimated at $17.4 million. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EU Customs Reform
14:53 | 09/06/2023 World Customs
On 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.
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10:01 | 22/03/2024 World Customs
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Hong Kong customs arrests 7 for laundering $1.8 billion
14:51 | 23/02/2024 World Customs
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The Republic of Nicaragua accedes to the Revised Kyoto Convention as the 136th Contracting Party
17:44 | 21/02/2024 World Customs
On 15 February 2024, His Excellency César Castañeda, Ambassador of the Embassy of Nicaragua to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union, deposited Nicaragua’s Instrument of Accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (as amended), commonly known as the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC), to Ian Saunders, the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), who serves as the depositary for the RKC. The ceremony took place at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Bulgaria Announces Merger of Customs and Revenue Agencies
17:43 | 21/02/2024 World Customs
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to consolidate the National Revenue Agency and the Customs Agency into a single entity, marking a significant step towards streamlining financial operations in the country.