WCO and German Customs sign a new Grant Agreement
06/07/2024 10:15 World Customs
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has concluded an agreement with the German Customs Authority, establishing a new Customs Cooperation Fund of Germany (CCF-Germany) for the period 2024-2028. This agreement, designed to enhance capacity-building initiatives, was signed on June 28 in Brussels during the WCO Council Sessions. The signing ceremony featured Hans Pieters, Head of Administration and Personnel for the WCO, and Mr. Martin Reuter, Head of Unit International Affairs at the Central Customs Authority, representing Germany.
Saudi Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 3.6 million Captagon pills at Jeddah Islamic Port
03/07/2024 15:00 World Customs
VCN - Customs inspectors at Jeddah Islamic Port thwarted an attempt to smuggle 3,633,978 Captagon pills, which were found hidden in a consignment coming to Saudi Arabia.
Belgian customs seize more counterfeit football kits ahead of Euro 2024
17/06/2024 14:12 World Customs
As Euro 2024 kicks off and excitement reaches a fever pitch among football fans, so do attempts to scam them. Belgian customs have issued a warning about a record number of counterfeit football jerseys on the market.
Customs Dept seizes smuggled frozen suckling pig meat worth over RM1 milion
17/05/2024 07:38 World Customs
VCN - The Perak Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized 23,121 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen suckling pig meat estimated to be worth RM1,040,472 in a raid in Port Klang on May 9.
FedEx launches new online import customs declaration tool
16/05/2024 09:44 World Customs
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the official launch of the FedEx Online Import Customs Declaration Tool in Mainland China.
Iran becomes sixth country to connect its national customs system to eTIR
16/05/2024 08:55 World Customs
Iran has become the sixth contracting party to the TIR Convention to connect its national customs system with the eTIR international system, which was developed by UNECE to modernize and facilitate the cross-border transportation of goods in transit.
6th WCO Global AEO Conference promotes modernization of AEO programmes
16:23 | 15/05/2024 World Customs
VCN - The 6th WCO Global AEO Conference closed successfully, leaving us with deep impressions of the modern and civilized Shenzhen city and a great platform contributing to improving global Customs-Business partnerships.
GAC to promote foreign trade, expand global cooperation
16:05 | 15/05/2024 World Customs
VCN - China will deepen its cooperation with all parties concerned to promote the role of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) agreements in facilitating both domestic and global companies' efforts to boost their foreign trade activities, said a customs off
6th WCO Global AEO Conference opens in Shenzhen, China
11:32 | 15/05/2024 World Customs
On 8 May 2024, the 6th WCO Global AEO Conference was launched in Shenzhen, China, by the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Ian Saunders. This event, themed “Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade,” attracted over 1,200 attendees from 108 countries. The opening ceremony was graced by the Vice Minister of the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), Mr. Wang Lingjun, and the Mayor of Shenzhen City, Mr. Qin Weizhong, along with other distinguished guests and delegates.
Customs software upgrade set to bolster trade for developing countries
11:32 | 15/05/2024 World Customs
ASYCUDAWorld, a flagship software backed by UN Trade and Development, introduces cutting-edge capabilities to help improve customs management across more than 100 economies.
Saudi customs receives global acclaim for two-hour clearance service
07:49 | 05/04/2024 World Customs
Saudi customs has garnered global acclaim for implementing the two-hour clearance service at all the country’s ports.
Customs create safe environment for all procedures
10:01 | 22/03/2024 World Customs
VCN - Customs is keen to create a safe environment for all procedures that contribute to the field of customs work for the general interest and work in particular, said an official.
Hong Kong customs arrests 7 for laundering $1.8 billion
14:51 | 23/02/2024 World Customs
VCN - Codenamed “Daybreak”, the operation was linked to a mobile app scam in India and two jewellery companies, the Customs and Excise Department revealed at a press conference on Friday.
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.
Employing AI, ML in Customs and border management
07:53 | 13/02/2024 World Customs
VCN - The success of the 2023 Technology Conference and Exhibition of the World Customs Organization (WCO) co-hosted by The General Department of Vietnam Customs in Hanoi on 10th – 12th October 2023 has once again affirmed the important role of technology
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The Philippines Pioneers Corruption Risk Mapping to Strengthen Integrity and Trade Facilitation in Customs
13:41 | 23/10/2024 World Customs
VCN - The Bureau of Customs of The Philippines (BOC) has taken a groundbreaking step towards enhancing transparency and accountability by implementing an innovative approach to corruption risk mapping with support from the World Customs Organization (WCO)
US customs clamps down on vague cargo descriptions
09:38 | 27/09/2024 World Customs
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is clamping down on the use of vague descriptions of shipments submitted through the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS).
Uzbekistan Signs Customs Agreement With U.S.
09:02 | 26/09/2024 World Customs
VCN - The heads of the Uzbek and American customs services have signed an agreement “On Cooperation and Mutual Assistance,” an essential legal basis of cooperation in customs. The deal was signed in a bilateral meeting between the Chairman of the Uzbekist
Hong Kong customs seizes B42.5m of smuggled platinum, its largest haul in 20 years
09:02 | 26/09/2024 World Customs
VCN - Hong Kong customs has claimed its biggest haul of smuggled platinum in two decades, seizing HKcopy0 million (42.5 million baht) worth of the metal hidden in a battery box at the bottom of a Shenzhen-bound truck.
Customs Affairs conducts training programme for OFOQ2 Single Window System
13:15 | 16/08/2024 World Customs
Manama, Aug. 14 (BNA): The Customs Affairs has completed a training programme for users of the Customs Single Window (OFOQ2) system, including competent authorities and customs clearance offices. The training was conducted by Customs Affairs trainers with the participation of specialists from various customs directorates.