WCO LAUNCHES THE SMART CUSTOMS COMMUNITY PORTAL

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is proud to unveil its new Smart Customs Community Portal, a platform created under the Smart Customs Project and funded by the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China). This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide among WCO Members, empowering them to leverage disruptive technologies to enhance global supply chain security and efficiency, in alignment with the WCO 2022/2025 Strategic Plan's focus on technology and innovation. Designed as a vibrant hub for collaboration and partnership, the Portal fosters peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing. It serves as a launchpad for Customs administrations to boost their performance, explore innovative technological solutions, and drive progress through collective expertise and innovation. Public and Restricted Sections The Portal offers both public sections for broad knowledge dissemination, and restricted areas for WCO Members to engage in focused dialogue and peer learning. These member-only sections are designed to encourage in-depth discussions on technology adoption and the digitalization of Customs operations. Future Enhancements In upcoming releases, the Portal will introduce additional features, including a section dedicated to resources gathered through stakeholder consultations and a research corner that will provide insights from academia into research on the adoption of disruptive technologies in Customs. Join the Conversation Customs officials responsible for technology adoption and digitalization strategies are encouraged to join the discussions as National Contact Points and gain access to the exclusive Forums for ongoing collaboration and learning. For more information, please contact: smartcustoms@wcoomd.org