WCO SICPA Enhance Global Supply Chain Security Partnership

Published: 12/30/2025
Customs Cooperation Supply Chain Security Capacity Building
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and SICPA are deepening their cooperation to enhance global supply chain security. Through SICPA's support for WCO capacity-building programs, both parties are jointly combating counterfeiting and improving customs enforcement capabilities, aiming to build a safer and more efficient international trade system. This collaboration demonstrates the commitment of governments and the private sector to jointly maintain global trade order. The partnership focuses on strengthening customs administrations to effectively address security threats and facilitate legitimate trade flows.
WCO SICPA Enhance Global Supply Chain Security Partnership

Every day, millions of goods traverse the globe, forming an intricate supply chain network that fuels international commerce. Yet this vital system faces mounting challenges—from counterfeit goods to smuggling operations—demanding innovative security solutions.

A Landmark Agreement

On September 27, 2012, World Customs Organization (WCO) Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya and SICPA CEO Philippe Amon signed a pivotal agreement strengthening their collaboration on capacity-building initiatives. This partnership reflects growing international consensus on supply chain security and marks a significant expansion of WCO's engagement with private sector expertise.

Building on Established Cooperation

The agreement formalized years of prior collaboration, including joint participation in critical events like the WCO IT Conference & Exhibition. SICPA's continued support for these technology-focused forums underscores both parties' commitment to leveraging digital solutions for customs modernization and border security.

SICPA's Security Expertise

Headquartered in Switzerland, SICPA stands as a global leader in authentication technologies, providing governments and corporations with advanced solutions including security inks, traceability systems, and product verification tools. Their work directly combats counterfeiting while ensuring supply chain integrity—objectives that align perfectly with WCO's mission.

Strategic Synergies

Through this partnership, SICPA shares its technical expertise with customs administrations worldwide via WCO training programs. This knowledge transfer enhances border agencies' ability to detect illicit trade while facilitating legitimate commerce—a delicate balance at the heart of modern customs operations.

Broader Implications

The collaboration represents more than technical assistance; it exemplifies the essential role of public-private partnerships in addressing transnational challenges. As global trade volumes grow and supply chains become increasingly complex, such cooperative models may prove indispensable for maintaining both security and trade efficiency.

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