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Dubai Customs Reaping Rich Dividends on Digital Investments

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jun 25, 2020
1 min

Dubai Customs Reaping Rich Dividends on Digital Investments

Digitalisation of trade facilitation is now fundamental and no longer a distant plan -Congratulations to Dubai Customs under the leadership of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs Against All Odds Dubai Customs Transactions Skyrocket in 2020 - The number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs skyrocketed 36% in the first five months of 2020 to reach 5.9 million compared to 4.4 million transactions in the corresponding period in 2019. This indic

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Australia Border Force Launches Advisory Board on Customs & Border Modernisation

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Mar 4, 2020
2 min

Australia Border Force Launches Advisory Board on Customs & Border Modernisation

Industry leaders will give their perspectives on how to improve the Australian Customs System through the establishment of the Customs Advisory Board (the Board) The Board, whose ten members were selected from across Australian industry, will provide advice to the Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner as the ABF takes forward customs and border modernisation. “By creating a board of industry leaders with significant expertise in trade and travel, and seeking their advice

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Blockchain: Tradelens Signs MOU With Jordan Customs To Facilitate Trade

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Dec 18, 2019
1 min

Blockchain: Tradelens Signs MOU With Jordan Customs To Facilitate Trade

Jordan Customs department to launch electronic platform for international trade Experimental electronic information platform known as the “TradeLens” system to facilitate international trade. The Jordan Customs Department (JCD) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maersk GTD at the JCD building to launch an experimental electronic information platform known as the “TradeLens” system to facilitate international trade. It is based on “Blockchain” technology, whic

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Pakistan Govt implements AEO programme to facilitate trade

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Nov 25, 2019
2 min

Pakistan Govt implements AEO programme to facilitate trade

Pakistan government launched first-of-its-kind trade facilitation programme “Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)” to reduce cost of doing business for industry and trade. The programme was chalked out in line with best international practices and the World Customs Organisation security standards, according to an official announcement issued on Friday. Under the said programme, the government will certify trustworthy business entities which demonstrate they are credible, secure

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China Customs adopts GTIN reporting function in single window declaration system

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Nov 21, 2019
2 min

China Customs adopts GTIN reporting function in single window declaration system

Imports and exports to China will be streamlined using Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) thanks to a resolution by Chinese Customs. The General Administration of Customs of China (GAC) rolled out a GTIN reporting function for its single window declaration system on 1 August 2019, marking a significant step toward adopting GS1 barcodes in customs clearance. The decision comes in response to recent rapid growth in cross-border trade, both in type and volume. Improving the effici

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East Africa Customs Harmonisation Pushes Up Trade Over 10%

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Nov 14, 2019
3 min

East Africa Customs Harmonisation Pushes Up Trade Over 10%

Intra-regional trade within the East African Community (EAC) bloc rose by 10.3 per cent last year, courtesy of harmonisation of cross-border rules and procedures. "Reforms taken under the Customs Union has also boosted intra-regional trade," Mr Christophe Bazivamo, EAC deputy secretary general responsible for productive and social sectors. He said intra-EAC #trade catapulted to $3.2 billion last year from $2.7 billion in 2016 and $2.9 billion in 2017. Mr Bazivamo disclosed th

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Pakistan award of tobacco track-and-trace contract slammed

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Nov 12, 2019
2 min

Pakistan award of tobacco track-and-trace contract slammed

Pakistan has awarded its tender for a tobacco track-and-trace (T&T) system to National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), but the decision has come in for immediate criticism. NRTC won a competitive tender run by Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the traceability system, which is due to come into effect by the end of next March. It proffered the cheapest solution at Rs 731 per 1,000 tax stamps, although a typo in its application which set the price at R

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Kenya & UK unite to tackle illicit goods at port

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Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Kenya & UK unite to tackle illicit goods at port

Kenyan and British authorities are working together to nab criminal networks in East Africa and beyond, especially those at the Port of Mombasa using the facility as a conduit for illicit trade. The two governments are rooting out illicit trade at the gateway to East Africa and safeguard a level playing field for legitimate businesses. In a joint statement from Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Mana

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WCO, Deputy Secretary General, Keynote Speaker GTDW China Trade Development Week Shanghai

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Nov 6, 2019
3 min

WCO, Deputy Secretary General, Keynote Speaker GTDW China Trade Development Week Shanghai

Fantastic to welcome back Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO), previously Director General, Mexico Customs and previous participant with GTDW Middle East Editions. Join us to welcome Ricardo and an amazing line up of speakers in Shanghai, June 2020 for the 19th International Edition of Global Trade Development Week CONFIRMED SPEAKERS · [KEYNOTE] Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO) · Al

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 5, 2019
1 min

CUSTOMS LEADERS REQUIRED!

GTDW China FREE VIP Program (Now Limited!) Customs & Tax Administrations TFA Committees, Ministries Trade & Finance Heads of Customs & Compliance Heads Brand Protection, IPR, Investigations, Online & Offline Brand Security Heads of Enforcement Police & Judiciary GTDW China Trade Development Week 16-18 June, Shanghai (LIMITED SEATS REMAIN!) www.kwglobaltrade.com VIEW PROGRAM & SPEAKERS VIEW SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS Email: globaltrade@kwconfex.com #globaltrade #inter

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Vietnam & US customs join hands in fight against origin fraud

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Nov 4, 2019
2 min

Vietnam & US customs join hands in fight against origin fraud

The customs authority of Vietnam has been proactively fighting fraud of origin and illegal trans-shipment, General Director of the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) Nguyen Van Can said on November 1. Hanoi (VNA) – The customs authority of Vietnam has been proactively fighting fraud of origin and illegal trans-shipment, General Director of the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) Nguyen Van Can said on November 1. In a working session with representatives fr

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CADENA, blockchain solution for implementation of Mutual Recognition Arrangements & AEO

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Oct 31, 2019
1 min

CADENA, blockchain solution for implementation of Mutual Recognition Arrangements & AEO

“The deployment of #AEO programmes and the propagation of #MRAs around the world are positive developments as they contribute to securing the #internationaltrade #supplychain, whilst enhancing #tradefacilitation. However, can MRAs be effectively implemented and offer traders the benefits they were promised?” “A #blockchain solution offers concrete advantages for the management of the AEO certification process and the implementation of MRAs, making it possible to record and s

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 27, 2019
2 min

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2 for 1 Finishes Tonight - 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Exhibition & Conference, Part of GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June, Shanghai. With over 70% of our speakers confirmed and 78% of stands already sold across the main exhibition, we are on track for our largest edition to date with 40 exhibitors and on track for 800 senior attendees across governments and the private sector to assure safety, security, compliance & interoperability across

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GTDW China Keynote: Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of World Customs Organization

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Oct 24, 2019
1 min

GTDW China Keynote: Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of World Customs Organization

We are honoured to welcome Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of World Customs Organization as Keynote Speaker #GTDWChina in Shanghai, 16 - 18 June 2020. Mr Treviño will also be participating in a panel discussion on #SingleWindows - Discussing Outcomes, Challenges, Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward. We invite attendees from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police & Judiciary Authorities, Heads of Brand Protection, Heads of Tra

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Single Windows: Outcomes, Challenges, Lessons Learnt & Whats the Future?

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Oct 2, 2019
4 min

Single Windows: Outcomes, Challenges, Lessons Learnt & Whats the Future?

Interesting article by Kale Logistics Solutions part of IPCSA - International Port Community Systems Association GTDW Advisory Council Members and speakers at GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June Shanghai around the theme of Tradetech Interoperability for eTrade, Trade Facilitation, Secure Cross Border Supply Chain & Anti Illicit Trade www.kwglobaltrade.com The article underlines an essential leaders topic to be discussed at GTDW China: Single Windows: Outcomes, Cha

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Webb Fontaine Chosen to Implement the Guinean Single Window

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Sep 24, 2019
1 min

Webb Fontaine Chosen to Implement the Guinean Single Window

“As a National Interest Project (NIP), GUCEG will enable trade and transport stakeholders to provide standardized information and documents through a single entry point allowing the swiftness, simplification, dematerialization, anticipation and cost reduction related to procedures. This cutting edge technology platform will boost the Guinean Government revenues.” VIEW ARTICLE Webb Fontaine #globaltrade #tradefacilitation #singlewindow #paperlesstrade #tradetech #tradetechnolo

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Korea customs strengthen provisions for tackling counterfeits

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Sep 24, 2019
3 min

Korea customs strengthen provisions for tackling counterfeits

There have been a number of significant changes at the Korean Customs Service (“KCS”) in the last 12 months, with amendments to the Guidelines for Customs Clearance of International Mail Import and Guidelines for Protection of IP Rights in Customs Clearance of Imports and Exports respectively taking effect in November 2018 and January 2019. Below we provide an overview of the revisions most relevant to tackling the import of counterfeit goods, as well as the preliminary resul

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Azerbaijan Customs seeks to exchange information with global counterparts via blockchain

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Sep 24, 2019
1 min

Azerbaijan Customs seeks to exchange information with global counterparts via blockchain

Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee is planning to use blockchain technology to exchange information with customs authorities of other countries. Speaking at the second session of the International Caspian Energy Forum, First Deputy Chairman of the committee Ismayil Huseynov said the committee has already started exchanging information with Georgian Customs Department via a new method. “Azerbaijan with the active help of India and Moldova is already working on the use of suc

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