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.
Рубрика: Сonferences
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).
TRADING GOODS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: PERSPECTIVE FROM CUSTOMS. THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO STREAMLINE IMPORT, EXPORT AND TRANSIT PROCEDURES
Dear friends,
We invite you to watch the recording of the World Trade Organization webinar «Trading goods in the digital era: Perspective from customs. The use of digital technologies to streamline import, export and transit procedures».
SUMMARY OF OPERATION STOP III RESULTS AT WCO SYMPOSIUM ON COUNTERFEIT GOODS IN E-COMMERCE
On 11 June 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Symposium at its Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on “Removing counterfeits from e-commerce”. The event highlighted the outcomes of Operation STOP III, following the release of its comprehensive report.
WCO SYMPOSIUM ON “REMOVING COUNTERFEITS FROM E-COMMERCE”
Background
For some years now, counterfeiting and piracy have been growing in sophistication. Similarly, e-commerce represents an increasingly serious challenge for Customs administrations because of the proliferation of small consignments. Although e-commerce has had a revolutionary impact on trade and trade practices, it also presents a significant number of issues at the border.
CHARTING NEW HORIZONS IN GLOBAL TRADE: INSIGHTS FROM THE 6TH WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE
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From May 8-10, 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) convened its 6th Global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Conference in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, China. Marking the return to in-person gatherings following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Conference, supported by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, brought together an array of global trade leaders under the theme “Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade.” Over three days, the event served as a platform for insightful discussions on the future of international trade and the pivotal role of AEO programmes.
6TH WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE OPENS IN SHENZHEN, CHINA
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On 8 May 2024, the 6th WCO Global AEO Conference was launched in Shenzhen, China, by the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Ian Saunders. This event, themed “Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade,” attracted over 1,200 attendees from 108 countries. The opening ceremony was graced by the Vice Minister of the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), Mr. Wang Lingjun, and the Mayor of Shenzhen City, Mr. Qin Weizhong, along with other distinguished guests and delegates.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL APPROACHES FOR DEMONSTRATION OF PILOT PROJECTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL “SINGLE WINDOW” MECHANISMS IN THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION
On March 19, 2024, the All-Russian scientific and practical conference “Prospects for the development of customs regulation in the context of digitalization and automation” was held. The organizer of the event is the Siberian State Transport University.
WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE 2024
Join us at the 6th WCO Global AEO Conference in Shenzhen, China, from 8 to 10 May 2024, and explore the theme of “Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade.” This global 3-day event will bring together key stakeholders from around the world to delve into the transformative potential of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programmes.
CURRENT ISSUES IN IMPROVING CUSTOMS REGULATION IN THE EAEU: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ASPECT
Sergei Mozer
On December 15, 2023, the Department of International Economic Relations of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) organized an open lecture on the topic “Current issues of improving customs regulation in the EAEU: international legal aspect.”