ICC TradeFlow blockchain platform launches to simplify trade processes
ICC and blockchain provider, Perlin, will pilot ICC TradeFlow, a blockchain platform aimed at simplifying the trade documentation process for all.
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New ATA Carnet app makes digital declarations and transactions possible
An initiative to digitalise the ATA Carnet international customs document gets underway in full today with launch of the Mercury II Pilot Project running phase.
ICC presents business recommendations to facilitate humanitarian relief shipments
ICC has released business recommendations to facilitate border processes and the customs clearance of essential humanitarian relief shipments. The recommendations were introduced this week as part of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week 2019 (HNPW), hosted by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
ICC calls for closest possible relationship between UK and European Union
With the date for the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU) just months away, ICC has restated its position that the UK should seek the closest possible trading relationship with the EU to keep cross border trade as frictionless as possible.
ICC and WTO announce selection of new project under Small Business Champions initiative
ICC and the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced today that a project proposal submitted by the Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI) is the latest proposal to be selected.
In global trade gathering, business urges governments to play by the rules
In a clear show of support for the multilateral trading system, global business representatives today joined trade policymakers today at the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) headquarters in Geneva to discuss future reform of the multilateral trading system.
International CO Accreditation Chain gets boost from European chambers
The Finland Chamber of Commerce—along with 15 chambers from Denmark, France, Italy, and Sweden—are the latest members to join the International Certificate of Origin (CO) Accreditation Chain.
Business turns to customs reform amid historic trade uncertainty
Common-sense reforms that make trading easier and faster can have a greater impact than removing every tariff in the world. Global business representatives at an ICC summit in Buenos Aires ahead of the G20 meeting agreed on the importance of furthering trade facilitation.
E-commerce can make trade more inclusive, but greater coordination is needed
The rise of e-commerce holds huge potential for inclusive growth and development, but the absence of global rules and concerns of some national border administrations could curb the gains for those who need them most.
It’s World Customs Day. Here’s why it matters.
Though many of us associate the role with travels abroad, Customs plays a pivotal role in our global economy. We’re celebrating World Customs Day with our four reasons why Customs matters.