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Insight behind the WCO Data Model
Governments around the world have realized that rapid economic growth cannot be achieved in an environment where international trade processes are inefficient and cumbersome. Over the past two decades,...
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GNC – not just another acronym, but the latest Customs buzz-word
With the WCO Council Sessions later in June this year, it is opportune to discuss perhaps one of the single most important developments in Customs Inc, the “Globally Networked Customs (GNC)” concept...
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EAC authorities share cargo data online
East African tax authorities have launched an online system to share customs cargo information in the region. The system, RADDEx 2.0 (Revenue Authorities Digital Data Exchange), will enable the tax...
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Regional IT inter-connectivity takes another step
Delegates from at least 20 African Customs Administrations met in Pretoria, South Africa between 13 and 15 August to advance developments towards a common framework and approach to IT...
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Communication: Sharing Information for Better Communication
Following a theme of logical progression over the past few years, the WCO has introduced “Communication” as this year’s theme for the 170+ Customs Administrations around the world. Last year’s theme...
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India Customs and Airlines in Tug of War over Information Exchange
The Indian Customs department and international airlines have locked horns over providing confidential data of passengers to the former. According to a senior Customs official, airlines were not...
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UK and US sign Customs agreement to ensure continued smooth trade
Businesses trading with the United States will be able to continue to trade smoothly following EU exit, after the UK and US governments agreed a deal to continue Customs cooperation. The bilateral...
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UNECE eTIR – Turning Borders into Bridges
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) administers the TIR Convention, which was established in 1959 and extensively revised in 1975 and which has, at present, 68 Contracting...
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