Customs create safe environment for all procedures
10:01 | 22/03/2024 World Customs
VCN – Customs is keen to create a safe environment for all procedures that contribute to the field of customs work for the general interest and work in particular, said an official.
Hong Kong customs arrests 7 for laundering $1.8 billion
14:51 | 23/02/2024 World Customs
VCN – Codenamed “Daybreak”, the operation was linked to a mobile app scam in India and two jewellery companies, the Customs and Excise Department revealed at a press conference on Friday.
The Republic of Nicaragua accedes to the Revised Kyoto Convention as the 136th Contracting Party
17:44 | 21/02/2024 World Customs
On 15 February 2024, His Excellency César Castañeda, Ambassador of the Embassy of Nicaragua to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union, deposited Nicaragua’s Instrument of Accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (as amended), commonly known as the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC), to Ian Saunders, the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), who serves as the depositary for the RKC. The ceremony took place at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Bulgaria Announces Merger of Customs and Revenue Agencies
17:43 | 21/02/2024 World Customs
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to consolidate the National Revenue Agency and the Customs Agency into a single entity, marking a significant step towards streamlining financial operations in the country.
Employing AI, ML in Customs and border management
07:53 | 13/02/2024 World Customs
VCN – The success of the 2023 Technology Conference and Exhibition of the World Customs Organization (WCO) co-hosted by The General Department of Vietnam Customs in Hanoi on 10th – 12th October 2023 has once again affirmed the important role of technology for Customs digital transformation. Customs administrations of many countries around the world have researched and applied technologies in specialized operations, including the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in customs and border management.
Digital technologies in customs control
08:06 | 11/02/2024 World Customs
VCN – Customs administrations around the world have modernized and increasingly applied digital technologies in customs operations. E-commerce is growing exponentially and the global economy is becoming more and more digitized. Thanks to that development, there are now many digital data resources in the customs field. E-commerce grows exponentially in scale, and the global economy has become more digitalized. Because of these developments, a wealth of data and digital resources is now available to the customs field.
Customs seize cocaine ‘skilfully’ disguised as wine
15:29 | 23/01/2024 World Customs
Hong Kong Customs has seized about 444 kg of suspected liquid cocaine with an estimated market value of about 490 million Hong Kong dollars (about 63 million U.S. dollars), representing a record seizure of liquid cocaine, the customs said Monday.
Abu Dhabi Customs Supports Inspection System with Smart Devices that Streamline and Expedite Goods and Passengers Movement in Al Ain Ports
13:41 | 17/01/2024 World Customs
VCN – In line with its strategic plan and key priorities, the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has completed a project to provide its land customs centers in Al Ain City with advanced inspection devices supported by artificial intelligence systems and rapid non-stop scanning technology.
$10.2M in methamphetamine and cocaine hidden in flower shipment seized at Texas-Mexico border
13:57 | 11/01/2024 World Customs
Four days before Christmas 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $10.2 million in hard narcotics hidden within a commercial shipment of cut flowers.