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CLECAT participated in the October session of the World Customs Organization’s Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) in Brussels. The PTC brings together customs authorities and private-sector representatives from across the world to exchange best practices and develop global customs standards that make trade smoother, safer, and more predictable.

The session focused on the use of new technologies in customs, including artificial intelligence for risk management, blockchain for data exchange, and the ongoing development of the WCO Data Model – a key tool for global interoperability.  Members of the WTO also discussed the role of customs in e-commerce, data quality, and cooperation with the WTO on implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement.

CLECAT attended the meeting as an observer, keeping a close watch on the global policy and technical discussions that often set the direction for future EU customs initiatives. We remain committed to maintaining close engagement with the WCO and to following global developments shaping the customs landscape.