WCO Promotes Trade Ease Via Publicprivate Partnerships at COMALEP

WCO Promotes Trade Ease Via Publicprivate Partnerships at COMALEP

The WCO participated in the COMALEP meeting and private sector forum to deepen public-private partnerships and promote trade facilitation. The meeting emphasized the importance of the private sector in customs policy development and explored issues such as regional customs cooperation, technological challenges, and fiscal risk management. The WCO's strategic leadership and the deepening of regional cooperation will contribute to building a more open, efficient, and secure global trading system.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO and OIE Partner to Boost Crossborder Trade Safety

WCO and OIE Partner to Boost Crossborder Trade Safety

The World Customs Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health are strengthening cooperation to create a safer, more efficient, and equitable cross-border trade environment. This collaboration focuses on enhancing cooperation among border agencies, implementing trade facilitation agreements, coordinating risk management, and building capacity. The goal is to promote global economic development and bring multiple benefits to businesses, consumers, and governments by streamlining processes and reinforcing security measures at borders.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Long Beach Port Advances Uschina Trade Innovation

Long Beach Port Advances Uschina Trade Innovation

Long Beach Port is a critical gateway for Pacific trade in the United States, recording a throughput of 9.38 million TEUs in 2021. The port is dedicated to promoting innovation, environmental sustainability, and community development. By collaborating with various stakeholders, it actively optimizes its logistics services, showcasing its leadership role in global trade. For more information, visit the port's official website.

08/05/2025 Port Encyclopedia
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Latin American Brokers Praise WCO Trade Reforms

Latin American Brokers Praise WCO Trade Reforms

At the Latin American Association of Customs Brokers Congress, the WCO was lauded for its efforts in advancing customs modernization and fostering cooperation. The WCO's Economic Competitiveness Package aims to streamline customs procedures, strengthen international collaboration, promote technology adoption, and deepen public-private partnerships to enhance global trade efficiency. Latin America is actively implementing modernization measures like e-declaration. Customs brokers need to improve their professionalization, digitalization, and cooperation to jointly promote global trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Rwanda Boosts Trade Compliance with WTO Customs Pact

Rwanda Boosts Trade Compliance with WTO Customs Pact

Rwanda is actively strengthening customs cooperation within the WTO framework. By developing a cross-border agency procedures manual, it promotes compliance and collaboration, enhancing information exchange and declaration data verification. This initiative aims to improve trade efficiency and compliance levels, serving as a reference for other developing countries. The efforts focus on streamlining border processes and fostering a more transparent and efficient trade environment through enhanced cooperation and data sharing amongst relevant agencies.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Tonga Customs Workshop Boosts Trade Efficiency

Tonga Customs Workshop Boosts Trade Efficiency

In January 2025, the WCO and Tonga Customs jointly held a workshop on tariff rulings in Nuku'alofa, aiming to enhance Tonga Customs' tariff classification capabilities and promote trade facilitation. Sponsored by the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund, the workshop covered WCO guidelines, Tonga Customs practices, action plan development, and expert experience sharing. Through capacity building, institutional improvement, technical support, and international cooperation, Tonga Customs will be better positioned to serve national economic development.

01/23/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Workshop in Baku Boosts Customs Evidence Collection

WCO Workshop in Baku Boosts Customs Evidence Collection

The 2nd WCO COPES Regional Workshop was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, aiming to enhance evidence collection capabilities of customs administrations in the region to combat transnational crime. Through interactive training and experience sharing, the workshop strengthened the professional skills of customs officials from various countries and laid the foundation for future international cooperation. The COPES project will continue to strengthen international cooperation, focus on emerging forms of crime, and contribute to building a safer world.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Postal Services Boost Delivery Speed Through Global Customs Partnerships

Postal Services Boost Delivery Speed Through Global Customs Partnerships

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) are collaborating to address challenges posed by cross-border e-commerce. This partnership involves strengthening cooperation agreements, holding global conferences, and optimizing customs clearance processes. The aim is to improve customs-postal cooperation, providing global consumers with a more convenient and efficient cross-border shopping experience. Efforts are also focused on building a safer and smarter postal environment, ensuring secure and streamlined international postal services.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Peru Bolivia Enhance Customs Ties to Streamline Trade

Peru Bolivia Enhance Customs Ties to Streamline Trade

Customs cooperation between Peru and Bolivia focuses on exchanging experiences in risk management and customs laboratories. The collaboration aims to enhance trade facilitation and promote regional economic development. This includes sharing best practices and exploring collaborative strategies to improve efficiency and security in cross-border trade. The initiative seeks to streamline customs procedures, reduce trade barriers, and foster a more competitive and integrated regional market. Ultimately, this cooperation contributes to economic growth and strengthens ties between the two nations.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO JICA Boost Customs Audits in East Africa

WCO JICA Boost Customs Audits in East Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly launched the "East African Post Clearance Audit Instructor Training Program" (MTP). This initiative aims to cultivate a high-quality regional instructor pool, enhance the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) capabilities of East African customs administrations, and facilitate trade. Through systematic training, curriculum development, and expert guidance, the program seeks to improve PCA skills, promote trade facilitation, strengthen regional cooperation, and achieve sustainable development in the region.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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