Bahamas Customs Boosts Anticounterfeit Training Under TRIPS

Bahamas Customs Boosts Anticounterfeit Training Under TRIPS

Bahamas Customs, in collaboration with the WCO, significantly enhanced its capacity to combat counterfeit goods through TRIPS/IPR workshops and practical exercises. Customs officers not only acquired new skills but also strengthened their awareness of intellectual property protection. This initiative lays the foundation for building a secure and fair market environment, contributing to the overall effort of safeguarding legitimate trade and consumer rights.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New Ecommerce Rules Speed Up Parcel Clearance With Edata

New Ecommerce Rules Speed Up Parcel Clearance With Edata

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) jointly released guidelines on Electronic Advance Data (EAD) exchange between postal operators and customs, aiming to improve customs clearance efficiency for cross-border e-commerce parcels. The guidelines clarify process standards, provide technical support, and emphasize cooperation and communication. This initiative helps businesses enhance their operational efficiency in international trade.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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AI Matchmaking Event Aims to Boost Innovation

AI Matchmaking Event Aims to Boost Innovation

An online closed-door matchmaking event focusing on AI/technology project and product needs. It aims to connect quality projects with potential clients, scenarios, and opportunities, while also helping resource providers find reliable AI products, achieving a win-win situation. The event features a compact and efficient process, including project presentations, interactive discussions, and one-on-one meetings, dedicated to increasing collaboration success rates and shortening project implementation cycles. Ultimately facilitating effective AI integration and technology empowerment through strategic project collaboration.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

With the support of WCO and Eurocustoms, Albanian Customs held a laboratory modernization workshop in 2017, aiming to enhance commodity classification and identification capabilities. Through hardware upgrades, quality management system improvements, personnel skill development, and international cooperation, Albania is committed to building a modern and internationally competitive customs laboratory. This initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation, ensure regulatory compliance, and ultimately contribute to the nation's economic development.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Pacific Islands Boost Customs Valuation with Expert Program

Pacific Islands Boost Customs Valuation with Expert Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly launched the "Master Trainer Programme" to develop customs valuation experts in Pacific Island Countries. This initiative aims to establish a regional training system, enhance customs valuation capabilities, facilitate trade, increase revenue collection, and improve international competitiveness. The first working group activity has been successfully held, laying a solid foundation for future actions.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Digital ATA Carnets Streamline Global Trade Processes

Digital ATA Carnets Streamline Global Trade Processes

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is actively promoting the digital transformation of ATA Carnets and Customs Transit Carnets to simplify cross-border trade processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Contracting parties are required to complete the transition by the end of 2027 and designate contact points. This digital transformation not only facilitates trade but also strengthens international cooperation, ushering in a new era of global trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Comoros Modernizes Customs System to Enhance Trade

Comoros Modernizes Customs System to Enhance Trade

With the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Comoros has upgraded its national commodity nomenclature to the HS 2012 version and signed the instrument of accession to the HS Convention. This aims to improve Comoros' trade efficiency, tariff revenue, and international image, bringing new opportunities for its economic development. Capacity building will follow to enhance customs officers' understanding and application of the HS.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Trade Program Extended to Strengthen Customs Operations

Global Trade Program Extended to Strengthen Customs Operations

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have agreed to a no-cost extension of one year for the Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP). Launched in 2018, the GTFP has benefited numerous countries by significantly improving customs management and trade facilitation through capacity building, institutional reforms, cooperation promotion, and technological innovation. This has injected new momentum into global trade development.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Asiapacific Customs Boosts Skills Via Remote Training

Asiapacific Customs Boosts Skills Via Remote Training

The 19th Heads of Asia Pacific WCO Regional Training Centers (RTCs) Meeting explored the role of remote training in customs capacity building during the pandemic. RTCs shared experiences, challenges, and innovative initiatives, emphasizing strengthened cooperation. They highlighted the use of data analytics and VR technologies to promote personalized and practical training. This aims to address the complex international trade environment and enhance regional customs capabilities.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guyana Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs Audits

Guyana Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs Audits

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic mission in Guyana to optimize the country's customs processes, embrace international best practices, and promote trade facilitation. Funded by the UK government, the mission provided valuable guidance for Guyana's implementation of PCA through in-depth research and discussions. This initiative aims to improve clearance efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and ultimately contribute to Guyana's economic development.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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