Port Community Systems & Customs (Part I)


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The aim of Port Community Systems (PCS) or trade Single Windows (SW) activities is not to replace existing systems. Rather, it is to create a sufficient landscape of electronic infrastructure…

This article aims to explain how artificial intelligence (AI) systems are trained, how they differ from traditional programmes, and - most importantly for your daily work - when they can…

AI tools already classify goods, read documents, check supply chains and select consignments for control. On 14 September 2026 the World Trade Organization (WTO) presented a new database of case…

With AI advancing rapidly, concerns about its impact on jobs and decision-making are growing. In this engaging interview, Enrika Naujoke and Frank Heijmann explore how AI is transforming customs, the…

"Happy New Year!" I started a conversation with an AI assistant on the Customs website. "Happy New Year! If you have any questions about customs rules or procedures, I will…

The WTO's Harmonised System (HS) convention is probably one of the most successful international conventions and aims to harmonise tariff codes for goods worldwide. The WTO also has successful conventions,…