The draft customs administrative order (CAO) establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program in the Philippines has been released by the Department of Finance…
WCO to study e-commerce impact on trade, customs control
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has recently established a working group on e-commerce that is tasked to collect and exchange data on best practices…
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the updated TFA Implementation Guidance, incorporating new tools and instruments and adding more members’ practices to improve…
WCO chief: BOC needs to combine clear vision with IT to raise efficiency
The World Customs Organization (WCO) underscores the need for the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) to adopt a strategic vision, supported by the use…
Today’s business operates in a global environment. To keep pace, companies wherever located or whatever their primary market base, have to consider the rest…
WCO, ICAO pinpoint more areas for synergy in air cargo safety
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have listed the priority projects they believe will further enhance air cargo security…
Use of customs broker services should be optional—WCO
The World Customs Organization (WCO) said customs brokers’ services should be made optional in keeping with provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention, although in…
APEC leaders want faster work on Single Window, AEO, electronic port projects
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers wish to see more progress made on several programs on cross-border trade facilitation in the region, including the Authorized…
