WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Belgian Customs Academy (BCS) have deepened their collaboration to provide enhanced training for customs officials from French-speaking African countries. The training covers the WCO's latest tools and issues. This initiative aims to improve customs management capabilities in Africa, promote regional trade development, and serve as a model for global customs capacity building. The partnership underscores the commitment to strengthening customs administrations and fostering a more efficient and secure global trade environment.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malaysia Customs Adopts Wcos Clikc Platform for Elearning

Malaysia Customs Adopts Wcos Clikc Platform for Elearning

Malaysian Customs has signed an agreement with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to introduce the CLiKC! e-learning platform. This initiative aims to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of customs officers, improve work efficiency, and promote trade facilitation. The agreement allows Malaysian Customs to install WCO e-learning courses on its servers, providing its officers with a flexible and personalized learning experience to address the increasingly complex international trade environment. This will contribute to a more competent and effective customs administration in Malaysia.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO JICA Boost East Africa Customs Valuation for Trade Growth

WCO JICA Boost East Africa Customs Valuation for Trade Growth

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) joint project held an advanced Customs Valuation trainer workshop in East Africa. The aim was to cultivate experienced trainers, develop practical training materials, and enhance customs valuation capabilities in East Africa, thereby promoting trade facilitation. Through case studies, expert guidance, and skills sharing, the workshop improved the professional level of customs officials and customs brokers, contributing to regional economic development. The initiative underscores the importance of skilled personnel in ensuring fair and efficient trade practices.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Philippines Boosts IP Protection in Customs Via WCO Workshop

Philippines Boosts IP Protection in Customs Via WCO Workshop

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held an online workshop for Philippine Customs to enhance its capacity to combat counterfeit and pirated goods. The workshop focused on customs challenges under the pandemic, WCO's intellectual property protection tools, and counterfeit goods identification. Rights holders were invited to provide training. The workshop significantly improved the intellectual property protection awareness and counterfeit goods identification skills of Philippine Customs officials, promoting cooperation between customs and rights holders. This initiative aims to strengthen IP enforcement and protect legitimate trade in the Philippines.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Chinas Nanjing Customs Lab Named WCO Regional Hub for Asiapacific Trade Security

Chinas Nanjing Customs Lab Named WCO Regional Hub for Asiapacific Trade Security

Nanjing Customs Laboratory of China's General Administration of Customs has officially become a WCO Regional Customs Laboratory, marking a new opportunity for customs cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. The laboratory boasts expertise in areas such as agricultural products, minerals, and hazardous materials identification. It will provide support to WCO members in the region, strengthen information sharing, organize workshops and training courses to enhance the professional skills of customs personnel, facilitate trade, and contribute to building an open, secure, and prosperous global trade system.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Lao Customs Adopts Japanese Expertise to Curb Smuggling

Lao Customs Adopts Japanese Expertise to Curb Smuggling

In 2017, Lao Customs officers participated in a training program on airport compliance and enforcement, supported by the World Customs Organization and sponsored by the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund. The training aimed to enhance Lao Customs' capabilities in passenger risk management. Through theoretical learning and practical exercises, participants mastered key skills such as risk assessment, risk profiling, and target selection. They also learned practical methods including verbal and non-verbal risk assessment and questioning techniques. This initiative contributes to the modernization of Lao Customs.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Kenya Customs Adopts Wcobacked Blended Learning for Training

Kenya Customs Adopts Wcobacked Blended Learning for Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WCO-ESA Project II, supports the Kenya Regional Training Centre (RTC) in adopting a blended learning approach to enhance the professional skills of customs officers. This involves integrating online and offline resources. The project includes establishing a national e-learning platform, training trainers, and piloting customs review courses. Blended learning is emerging as a new trend in customs training, contributing to global trade facilitation. This initiative aims to modernize training methods and improve the effectiveness of customs procedures.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits Via WCO Remote Support

Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits Via WCO Remote Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a follow-up remote technical assistance mission to the State Customs Committee (SCC) of Uzbekistan. This aimed to enhance the country's post-clearance audit (PCA) capabilities, optimize audit processes, and develop specific customs audit procedures. Through practical exercises, case studies, and expert guidance, the mission sought to improve the audit skills and knowledge of customs officers, promoting trade facilitation and increased revenue collection. The focus was on strengthening PCA practices to ensure compliance and efficiency in customs operations.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Standards Set for Customs Leadership Excellence

Global Standards Set for Customs Leadership Excellence

The WCO's PICARD Programme, in collaboration with the International Network of Customs Universities (INCU), has developed a set of professional development standards for customs middle and senior managers. These standards aim to enhance the leadership, management capabilities, and professional skills of customs officials. They can be flexibly applied to internal training and recruitment strategies, helping to build high-performing customs management teams capable of addressing increasingly complex international trade challenges. The standards provide a framework for continuous improvement and professional growth within customs administrations worldwide.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Offers Handson Training for Chemical Trade Compliance

WCO Offers Handson Training for Chemical Trade Compliance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has launched a hands-on training camp on chemical classification to enhance the capabilities of customs chemists in chemical classification, origin determination, and trade security. The program includes theoretical learning at the WCO headquarters and practical training at the Japan Customs Central Laboratory, focusing on the latest technologies and analytical methods to improve the management efficiency of customs laboratories. This initiative aims to equip customs officials with the necessary skills to accurately classify chemicals and ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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