Qatar Customs Boosts Global Competitiveness Through Innovation

Qatar Customs Boosts Global Competitiveness Through Innovation

Qatar Customs has successfully advanced reforms and significantly improved logistics performance through technological upgrades, talent development, and strong leadership. Its experience demonstrates that clear goals, technological innovation, business cooperation, and leadership are key to customs modernization. The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization praised Qatar's achievements and encouraged them to share their experiences. Qatar's commitment to efficiency and modernization serves as a model for other nations seeking to enhance their customs operations and contribute to global trade facilitation.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ethiopia Boosts Trade Compliance with WCO Audit Support

Ethiopia Boosts Trade Compliance with WCO Audit Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Ethiopia in enhancing its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) capabilities, aiming to create an efficient and compliant trade environment by optimizing customs controls, improving clearance efficiency, and promoting business compliance. The workshop covered PCA concepts, risk management, audit processes, and valuation challenges. It aims to improve the professional skills of Ethiopian customs officers and inject new vitality into the country's trade development. This initiative contributes to trade facilitation and strengthens customs capacity within Ethiopia.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

The WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) meeting and Policy Commission dialogue focused on business recovery, data strategy, and green customs. Participants emphasized the need to make trade facilitation measures permanent, leverage data-driven strategies for planning, and promote green customs to build a sustainable trade ecosystem. The discussions centered on jointly addressing global trade challenges and building more resilient supply chains. The aim is to foster a robust and adaptable global trade environment capable of weathering future disruptions.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Kazakhstan Customs Adopts Global Standards to Enhance Trade

Kazakhstan Customs Adopts Global Standards to Enhance Trade

Kazakhstan Customs actively embraces international standards and enhances tariff classification capabilities by hosting WCO Harmonized System workshops, thus improving the business environment. Through digital transformation and international cooperation, Kazakhstan Customs is committed to building an efficient and compliant customs system, promoting trade facilitation, attracting investment, and driving economic development. This contributes to the prosperity of global trade. The focus is on aligning with international best practices to streamline processes and foster a more attractive investment climate.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Brazil Uruguay Agree on Mutual AEO Trade Recognition

Brazil Uruguay Agree on Mutual AEO Trade Recognition

Brazil and Uruguay signed an AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) pilot program, aiming to simplify customs clearance, enhance supply chain security, and promote bilateral and regional trade facilitation through joint certification of compliant traders. This represents a significant milestone in customs cooperation between the two countries and serves as a model for global trade security and facilitation. The MRA is expected to reduce border delays and costs for certified companies, fostering greater economic integration within the region.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Kazakhstan Enhances Trade Transit with Wtobacked Customs Reforms

Kazakhstan Enhances Trade Transit with Wtobacked Customs Reforms

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held an online workshop for Kazakhstan to support the implementation of Article 11 of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, aiming to improve transit efficiency. The workshop focused on the role of the National Transit Coordinator and shared best practices. It provided support for Kazakhstan to optimize transit procedures and promote trade facilitation, strengthening its position as a transit hub in Central Asia. The initiative is expected to streamline customs processes and boost regional trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Ethiopias Revenue Collection with Audit Upgrades

WCO Enhances Ethiopias Revenue Collection with Audit Upgrades

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Mercator Programme, supports the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) in enhancing its post-clearance audit (PCA) capabilities. This includes updating the ERCA's PCA manual to align with WCO guidelines and international best practices. The initiative aims to effectively implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), thereby promoting trade facilitation and economic development in Ethiopia. This capacity building effort is crucial for efficient customs operations and streamlined trade processes.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Streamlines Aid Clearance Via WCO Trade Program

Moldova Streamlines Aid Clearance Via WCO Trade Program

The Swiss-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP) continues to support the Moldovan Customs Service in enhancing the efficiency of clearing humanitarian aid supplies. This is achieved through stakeholder workshops and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The project aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders, streamline processes, and ensure the rapid delivery of relief goods, aligning with relevant provisions of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The initiative focuses on simplifying customs procedures related to humanitarian assistance entering Moldova.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jordan Customs Boosts Air Cargo Efficiency with Dubai Model

Jordan Customs Boosts Air Cargo Efficiency with Dubai Model

Jordan Customs, with support from the WCO and SECO, studied Dubai Customs' best practices in air cargo clearance to enhance its capabilities and align with the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement. This initiative aims to optimize risk management, promote automation, strengthen inter-agency cooperation, and improve the e-commerce environment within Jordan Customs. The goal is to contribute to global trade facilitation by implementing lessons learned from the Dubai experience, ultimately streamlining customs processes and reducing trade costs.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Philippines Customs Enhances Trade Via WCO Time Release Study

Philippines Customs Enhances Trade Via WCO Time Release Study

The Philippines has launched a National Time Release Study (TRS) in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to optimize import and export clearance processes for sea cargo. The study aims to identify bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and provide evidence-based recommendations for reforms, ultimately boosting the Philippines' trade competitiveness and fulfilling its obligations under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The final report is expected by the end of 2025, laying the groundwork for sustainable trade facilitation.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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