WCO has released its framework of standards on cross-border eCommerce, which is still mainly an overarching document – but all guidance on this extremely important topic for all of is welcome.
WCO writes that Customs administrations need to engage with all relevant stakeholders with a view to collectively defining the appropriate approach to adopt both from a trade facilitation and enforcement perspective. WCO also clearly underline that the AEO instrument should be used also for eCommerce:
“Customs administrations should explore the possibilities of applying AEO Programmes and Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements in the context of cross-border E-Commerce”
Cross-border eCommerce is the ’elephant-in-the-room’ of our time.
WCO also states that, ”Customs administrations should explore the possibilities of applying AEO Programmes and Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements in the context of cross-border E-Commerce, including leveraging the role of intermediaries, to enable Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals to fully benefit from the opportunities of cross-border E-Commerce”.
E-commerce has become a game changer in the international trade arena and this is the big challenge to solve for the future.
You can find the entire document here: WCO Cross-Border eCommerce Framework of Standards
Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao night back in the ring. With his first knockout in nine years he won the title match last might against Argentinian Lucas Matthysse.
“I lost to a big fairy and a big legend in Manny Pacquiao, Matthysse said after the loss. Last Manny Pacquiao, 39, went to a match in July 2017. Then he unexpectedly fell to Jeff Horn and lost the WBO title in welterweight.
After 378 days and a change of coach, the Philippine politician and boxing legend were back in the ring last night. In Kuala Lumpur, Manny Pacquiao took over the WBA title in welterweight, after defeating Lucas Matthysse. The match was settled in the seventh round.
“I’m surprised since Matthysse is a very tough opponent and I knocked him down. I was focused and patient in the field and I have worked hard on the training”, said Pacquiao, after the victory, according to ESPN.
According to The Guardian thid was the biggest boxing match in Malaysia since Muhammad Ali won sgainst Joe Bugner in 1975. The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duerte attended the match, and acclaimed his countryman.
So it is time for some time in Boulouris-sur-mer outside Saint Raphael on the Cote d’Azur in France.
We have the last ten years spent part of the year here in our place in Provence, and we absolutely love it here.
It is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I know – I have searched the planet having visited 169 countries.
We also love the wine, the food, the people here. We have many friends around us here in this paradise, below the Esterel mountains.
If you haven’t visited Saint Raphael-Frejus I strongly recommend you to do so.
This is where I write my books and articles, where I re-load my batteries and where I relax.
Even though this summer it – to be honest – have been mostly about work.
There is a lot of things happening in the Customs and Trade world right now. We live in exiting times.
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