WCO Chief Visits Dutch Customs to Boost Global Trade Links

WCO Chief Visits Dutch Customs to Boost Global Trade Links

WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya visited the Netherlands Customs, focusing on information sharing, GNC, data quality, the Multilateral Mutual Assistance Convention, and mutual recognition, discussing global customs cooperation. The Secretary General expressed gratitude for the Netherlands' contribution to WCO technical assistance and looks forward to continued collaboration to build an open, efficient, and secure new global trade landscape. The visit highlighted the importance of strengthened partnerships and innovative solutions for addressing evolving challenges in international trade and customs administration.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Angolas Customs Valuation to Boost Trade Revenue

WCO Enhances Angolas Customs Valuation to Boost Trade Revenue

The World Customs Organization (WCO) recently assisted Angola Customs in enhancing its customs valuation capabilities. By assessing infrastructure needs, providing recommendations on risk management and post-clearance audit, and conducting customs valuation workshops, the WCO helped Angola Customs improve revenue collection efficiency, promote compliant trade, and strengthen customs valuation oversight of multinational corporations. This assistance demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in improving customs administration.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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IATA Launches Aviation Crisis Program for Family Assistance

IATA Launches Aviation Crisis Program for Family Assistance

IATA's "Airline ERP and Crisis Management Team Family Assistance" course aims to enhance aviation professionals' capabilities in family assistance and build more resilient crisis response mechanisms. The curriculum covers key areas such as international regulations, FAP design and implementation, reception center management, external coordination, and long-term family support. It helps participants provide timely, comprehensive, and compassionate assistance to affected families, ensuring their well-being during and after a crisis. The course emphasizes practical skills and knowledge necessary for effective family support in the aviation industry.

01/20/2026 Airlines
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Yale Forklift Expands Operator Assistance for Warehouse Safety

Yale Forklift Expands Operator Assistance for Warehouse Safety

Yale Lift Truck Technologies showcased an expanded Yale Reliant operator assistance solution at Modex 2024, covering 59 models and debuting Advanced Dynamic Stability (ADS) as a standalone feature. This solution aims to reduce human error risks and improve safety and efficiency in warehouse operations. It is applicable to various scenarios, including retail, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution, helping businesses achieve intelligent upgrades. The expanded Yale Reliant system provides a comprehensive approach to forklift safety and performance enhancement, contributing to a more secure and productive work environment.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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WCO Symposium in Nigeria Stresses Customs Disaster Relief Role

WCO Symposium in Nigeria Stresses Customs Disaster Relief Role

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a multi-regional workshop in Nigeria, focusing on the critical role of customs in disaster relief. The meeting highlighted the importance of customs in facilitating trade, ensuring supply chain continuity, and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide rapid assistance. The aim was to enhance the emergency preparedness and response capabilities of customs administrations.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Backs Timorleste in Customs Training Strategy Development

WCO Backs Timorleste in Customs Training Strategy Development

The World Customs Organization (WCO) provided technical assistance to Timor-Leste Customs, helping to develop a training strategy and plan for 2017-2019. This initiative aimed to comprehensively enhance the professional skills of customs officers, build a robust internal training center, promote customs modernization, and improve Timor-Leste's trade environment. The project is part of the WCO-Norway Customs Capacity Building Programme, which covers several developing countries and aims to improve their customs administration.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Bahamas Customs Tariff Classification Skills

WCO Enhances Bahamas Customs Tariff Classification Skills

The World Customs Organization (WCO) continuously supports the Bahamas Customs and Excise Department (BCED) in enhancing its customs classification capabilities through technical assistance agreements. The WCO organized several Harmonized System (HS) training workshops to improve the professional skills of Bahamian customs officers and develop internal training capacity. These efforts help the Bahamas to classify goods more accurately and promote international trade development.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Customs Valuation workshop in Moldova to enhance the country's customs expertise in customs valuation and promote trade facilitation. The workshop covered topics such as the application of the WTO Valuation Agreement, the establishment and utilization of valuation databases, the valuation of second-hand goods, the treatment of assistance and license fees, and the advance ruling system. This provided valuable learning opportunities for Moldovan customs officials.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New Regulations Streamline Global Art Trade Compliance

New Regulations Streamline Global Art Trade Compliance

The "Interim Provisions on the Administration of Import and Export of Artworks" aims to regulate artwork import and export, clarifying declaration procedures, license application, and customs clearance & inspection processes. Agencies offer license application assistance and customs clearance & inspection services, helping companies achieve compliant and efficient customs clearance, and promoting the standardized development of the artwork market.

08/21/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Helps Togo Increase Revenue by Tightening Customs Controls

WCO Helps Togo Increase Revenue by Tightening Customs Controls

The World Customs Organization (WCO) completed a three-phase capacity building assistance program for Togo Customs, aimed at helping the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) reclaim outsourced customs valuation functions and enhance its valuation capabilities. The program, through diagnostic assessments, expert training, and the establishment of an electronic database, helped Togo Customs close tax loopholes and increase fiscal revenue, providing stronger financial support for national development. The initiative strengthened Togo's ability to accurately assess customs duties and improve overall customs administration.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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