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. 

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.

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

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.

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 has garnered global acclaim for implementing the two-hour clearance service at all the country’s ports.

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.

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.

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.

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.