On 11 June 2024, the WCO organized a Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from e-commerce” preceded by the Operation STOP III report launch. This event, the first of its kind under the IPR, Health and Safety Programme, attracted more than 350 registrations from WCO Member administrations, the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) network, international organizations, rights holders, industry, academia and private sector representatives, including e-commerce platforms, Customs brokers, express carriers and postal operators.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2024 WCO TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Thursday 14 November 2024 marked the end of the three-day WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under the theme “Digital Frontiers: Customs Embracing Innovation with Traditional and New Partners”.
GLOBAL FORUM ON ORIGIN INTERCONNECTIVITY 2025. FACILITATING TRADE WITH ORIGIN INTERCONNECTIVITY: FROM FRAMEWORK TO IMPLEMENTATION
The World Customs Organization (WCO) will host a Global Forum on Origin Interconnectivity on 3 and 4 February 2025 at the WCO headquarters Brussels, Belgium in an in-person format. The global forum is funded by the Korea Customs Service (KCS) and the European Union (EU) under the EU-WCO Programme for Rules of Origin in Africa. The event will be held in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
2024 WCO TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
The 2024 World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition has been launched today in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the theme “Digital Frontiers: Customs Embracing Innovation with Traditional and New Partners”. This WCO’s flagship event attracted nearly 1,300 registered participants from 117 countries.
THE WCO SMART CUSTOMS PROJECT LAUNCHES THE FIRST DOMESTIC STUDY MISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN CHINA
From October 28 to November 1, 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held the first domestic study mission under the Smart Customs Project in China, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
WCO’s 4th Data Innovation Hub: Ensuring Responsible AI and Compliance While Driving Innovation
The World Customs Organization hosted its 4th meeting of the Data Innovation Hub (DIH) on 9 October 2024, bringing together experts from intergovernmental organizations, academia, and the private sector. The meeting served as a platform for sharing the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data innovations, focusing on how these technologies can benefit Customs administrations globally.
WCO Secretary General meets with the participants in the 90th Fellowship Programme
During a round-table session held at World Customs Organization (WCO) Headquarters on 7 October 2024, the Secretary General, Ian Saunders, welcomed the eleven French-speaking young Customs professionals, coming from various parts of the world, to the 90th Fellowship Programme.
WCO ORGANIZES A SESSION AT THE WTO PUBLIC FORUM 2024: “LEVERAGING DIGITALIZATION IN CUSTOMS FOR INCLUSIVE TRADE”
Under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2024 (PF24), the World Customs Organization (WCO) hosted a panel session on 12 September 2024 focusing on digitalization, Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), Single Window and Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs).
WCO SMART CUSTOMS PROJECT RELEASES RESULTS OF THE GLOBAL SURVEY ON DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The WCO Smart Customs Project publishes the results of the survey launched in April 2024, aimed at gauging the global adoption of disruptive technologies among WCO Members, identify capacity-building needs, nominate National Contact Points (NCPs), and foster the exchange of experiences and best practices.
WCO COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON STRENGTHENING CUSTOMS-INDUSTRY RESILIENCE
On 30 June 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council approved a Resolution of the Customs Co-operation Council on Strengthening Customs-Industry Resilience. This new Resolution, developed under the leadership of Australia, responds to the growing need for collaboration between Customs administrations and industry partners to ensure global security and economic stability amidst rapid technological advancements, environmental challenges, and other emerging threats. Recognizing the critical role Customs played during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Resolution seeks to evolve the Customs-Industry relationship from a focus on trade facilitation to building resilience in the supply chain.