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 Boosts Colombian Customs Efficiency

WCO Workshop Boosts Colombian Customs Efficiency

At the invitation of the Colombian Customs Authority, the World Customs Organization (WCO) successfully held an online Leadership and Management Development (LMD) workshop. This workshop aimed to enhance the leadership, management skills, and teamwork abilities of Colombian customs officers. The goal was to improve work efficiency and quality, promote personal development, and lay the foundation for building a highly efficient and excellent team within the Colombian Customs. The workshop focused on practical skills and strategies to empower participants to lead effectively and contribute to the organization's overall success.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Samoa Enhances Trade Efficiency with Customs Workshop

Samoa Enhances Trade Efficiency with Customs Workshop

The World Customs Organization successfully held a TRS (Time Release Study) workshop in Samoa, supporting the country in optimizing customs procedures and improving trade efficiency. The workshop brought together representatives from various sectors to discuss the TRS methodology in depth and develop a national action plan. This initiative will promote trade facilitation in Samoa, enhance its international competitiveness, and provide a reference for other developing countries. The implementation of TRS aims to streamline processes and reduce clearance times, ultimately benefiting Samoa's economy.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Workshop Enhances Panama Customs Valuation Practices

WCO Workshop Enhances Panama Customs Valuation Practices

With the support of the China Customs Cooperation Fund, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a virtual workshop on customs valuation for Panama Customs, aiming to enhance its capacity to implement the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation. The workshop covered key concepts, latest developments, and post-clearance audit applications of the Agreement. Through a combination of theory and practice, it improved participants' skills in document review, customs clearance, and risk management. The WCO will continue to deepen cooperation to support global customs capacity building and promote trade prosperity.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Ghana Customs Officials Attend WCO Leadership Workshop

Ghana Customs Officials Attend WCO Leadership Workshop

The WCO collaborated with the Ghana Revenue Authority to conduct a leadership workshop aimed at enhancing customs management capabilities and promoting modernization. This initiative supports the ongoing efforts to strengthen customs operations in Ghana. The World Bank provides funding to support customs capacity building in Africa, contributing to improved trade facilitation and revenue collection. The workshop focused on developing leadership skills among customs officials, enabling them to effectively manage teams and implement modern customs practices. The ultimate goal is to create a more efficient and effective customs administration in Ghana.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Bolivia Customs Boosts Trade with Strategic Workshop

Bolivia Customs Boosts Trade with Strategic Workshop

The WCO held a workshop in Bolivia to help its customs enhance organizational transformation capabilities, implement a new strategic plan, and promote trade facilitation and sustainable development. The workshop aimed to strengthen Bolivia's customs administration by focusing on modernizing its operations and aligning them with international best practices. This initiative is expected to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance, ultimately contributing to economic growth and regional integration. The WCO's support underscores its commitment to assisting member countries in achieving their development goals through effective customs management.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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MENA Customs Boost Efficiency in Wcoled Workshop

MENA Customs Boost Efficiency in Wcoled Workshop

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop on organizational performance evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to enhance regional customs effectiveness. The workshop covered core topics such as strategic planning indicator design and work area planning. Qatar Customs shared their experience in business intelligence exploration. Based on WCO standards, this event assists customs administrations in the MENA region to improve management and promote regional trade development. This initiative aims to foster efficiency and collaboration within the customs community.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Chile Advances Trade with Customs System Workshop

Chile Advances Trade with Customs System Workshop

Chile successfully hosted a national seminar in Valparaiso on the Harmonized System and Customs Tariff Management. The seminar aimed to enhance the professional skills of customs officials in commodity classification and tariff management, ensuring consistent application of the HS 2017 version and improving current working methods. With the assistance of the WCO, Chile Customs will continue to improve its capabilities, making greater contributions to promoting Chile's economic development and facilitating international trade.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Turkmenistan Modernizes Customs with Datadriven Trade Workshop

Turkmenistan Modernizes Customs with Datadriven Trade Workshop

Turkmenistan hosted a WCO Harmonized System (HS) national workshop aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of tariff classification through international cooperation and capacity building, thereby promoting trade facilitation and compliance. The workshop covered HS fundamentals, specific commodity classification, and pre-ruling guidance. It also explored future development directions such as intelligent classification, big data analysis, and risk management, assisting Turkmenistan in building a more efficient and intelligent tariff system. The goal is to enhance customs procedures and contribute to smoother international trade flows.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Workshop Enhances Risk Management for Asiapacific Customs

WCO Workshop Enhances Risk Management for Asiapacific Customs

The WCO Asia Pacific Regional Risk Management Accreditation Workshop was successfully held in Malaysia, aiming to cultivate a group of experts proficient in risk management to support customs administrations of member countries. Through rigorous selection and systematic training, participants mastered risk management tools and enhanced their professional skills. The event emphasized the core role of data analysis in customs risk management, contributing to building a secure and efficient global trade environment. The workshop underscored the importance of proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies for improved customs operations.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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