Members advance work on 2026 review of Trade Facilitation Agreement At the Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting on 25 February 2026, WTO members advanced work on the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), discussed technical assistance coordination and continued experience-sharing sessions.

Members advance work on 2026 review of Trade Facilitation Agreement #TradeFacilitation

بررسی تطبیقی ابعاد حقوقی پنجره واحد تجاری الکترونیکی در فضای رقابتی امروز، کشورهایی پیشتازند که با به‌کارگیری ابزارهای نوین، فعالیت‌های تجاری را سریع‌تر و کم هزینه‌تر کنند. پنجره واحد تجاری1 الکترونیکی یکی از این ابزارها است که برای بازرگانان این امکان ...

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Graphic titled "New agreements and amendments have never been ratified by the whole membership. That means there is no longer a single set of multilateral rules that applies to all WTO members" Graphs trace the speed of ratification in days after the original decisions, for the Trade Facilitation and 2022 Fisheries Subsidies agreements and intellectual property amendment. Only the Trade Facilitation Agreement is near to being ratified by the whole WTO membership. Over 11 years after the original decision in November 2014, only four members have not ratified it.

New, but so niche the @wto.org didn’t bother with a news story (just a post on LinkedIn).

Tonga is the 161st country to ratify the WTO #TradeFacilitation Agreement. No big deal for most, but important for Tonga.

Plus, 4077 days after the decision, the deal is 4 short of applying to the whole WTO.

Another milestone for smoother trade: Tonga formally accepted the Trade Facilitation Agreement on 26 January, strengthening global efforts to streamline border procedures.

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Egypt-South Korea pact targets customs digitisation and logistics flow The two sides will work on modernising Egypt’s customs systems to reduce clearance times and improve service delivery.

Egypt has signed a cooperation agreement with South Korea aimed at upgrading customs technology and strengthening logistics processes linked to trade and e-commerce.

#Egyptiancustoms #SouthKorea #logistics #ecommerce #customsdigitisation #tradefacilitation #expresscargo #IMF

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Beirut port management extends daily operating hours to 6 PM, including Saturdays, until the end of 2025, boosting trade and services during peak holiday times while supporting economic activities. #BeirutPort #TradeFacilitation #EconomicSupport

From DEFA to new ATIGA: MITI close to achieving 18 PEDs for ASEAN 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: As the Chairman of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has mobilised various initiatives under the Pillar of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). For example, out of the total 18 Priority Economic Outcomes (PEDs), 12 PEDs have been completed with a focus on digital transformation, trade facilitation and sustainability. The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is in the spotlight as it paves the way for a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030. According to MITI, the move strengthens ASEAN’s competitiveness in the era of technology and provides opportunities for micro, small […]

From DEFA to new ATIGA: MITI close to achieving 18 PEDs for ASEAN 2025 #ASEAN #DigitalEconomy #TradeFacilitation #Sustainability #Investment

Strong U.S. trade with #Ecuador stabilizes its economy, directly undercutting criminal groups and reducing the flow of illegal drugs and irregular migration into the U.S. We boosted this trade by digitizing key export/import procedures. #TradeFacilitation

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Tech Meets Medicine: How 2025 Is the Year of Personalized Healthcare - WIOBS 2025 marks a turning point for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) as the Third UN Conference aims to address trade challenges, S

Tech Meets Medicine: How 2025 Is the Year of Personalized Healthcare wiobs.com/tech-meets-m... #LLDC3 #UNConference #Awaza2025 #TradeFacilitation #EconomicDevelopment

Port Authority of Guam discusses $2M customs modernization project with logistics stakeholders Port Authority engages logistics companies on $2M customs inspection infrastructure plan.

Guam is on the brink of a transformative $2 million project that promises to revolutionize cargo inspections and boost local businesses at the Port Authority!

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#US #CitizenPortal #TradeFacilitation #GuamPortAuthority #LogisticsInnovation

Namibia, Zambia to fast-track Katima one-stop border post Namibia and Zambia have renewed their commitment to accelerate the establishment of the one-stop border post (OSBP) at Katima Mulilo. According to a statement issued by the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) on Wednesday, this strategic regional trade initiative is aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and reducing border delays. “A joint steering committee meeting comprising key stakeholders from both countries commenced today in Livingstone, Zambia, with the primary agenda of discussing the implementation roadmap and adopting the recommendations of the joint technical team,” the statement reads. Namra commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the long standing nature of the discussions and urged both parties to redouble their efforts to ensure the project is completed within the next 18 months. “Zambia brings valuable experience to this project, having successfully implemented the OSBP at the Kazungula Bridge. Namibia remains optimistic that, with our joint commitment, the Katima Mulilo OSBP will be implemented efficiently and effectively,” said Shivute. Lillian Bwalya, permanent secretary of Zambia’s ministry of commerce, trade and industry, underscored the urgency of concluding the implementation plan. She called on the joint technical team to maintain momentum and deliver concrete outcomes. Key priorities identified include the mobilisation of financial and technical resources, the finalisation of border demarcation confirmations, as well as the clearing (debushing) and demining of the designated area. Once completed, the OSBP is expected to significantly ease customs clearance procedures and reduce commercial traffic congestion at the Katima Mulilo border post, thereby enhancing trade and economic integration between the two nations. The post Namibia, Zambia to fast-track Katima one-stop border post appeared first on The Namibian.

#Namibia #Zambia #BorderPost #TradeFacilitation #RegionalTrade

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Commissioner nominee addresses Montana border trade and port operation challenges Commissioner nominee pledges support for Montana importers and improved port hours for trade.

Rodney Scott's commitment to streamlining U.S.-Canada trade could be a game changer for Montana's agriculture, as he vows to tackle port operation challenges head-on.

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#US #TradeFacilitation #MontanaTrade #EconomicActivity #CitizenPortal #CrossBorderTrade

Countries have continued to make progress on #TradeFacilitation as they seek to ensure efficient and adaptable global supply chains.

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🌍Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Rwanda have implemented the most #TradeFacilitation reforms from in 2022-24 in the Sub-Saharan African region.  

Discover the 🆕 #OECDTFIs to see which of the region’s sectors were most reformed⤵️
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Afreximbank launches first African trade centre The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) last week commissioned the first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, Nigeria, pushing for trade and investment on the continent. The secretary to the government of Nigeria, George Akume, said during the commissioning ceremony that the trade centre is a landmark project that embodies the continent’s move to advance intra-African trade, fostering economic integration and unlocking Africa’s potential. “This centre will serve as a critical platform for trade facilitation, capacity building and investment promotion – key pillars of Africa’s economic transformation. Afreximbank’s role in shaping Africa’s trade landscape cannot be overstated because the institution has consistently demonstrated its commitment to breaking down barriers, bridging financing gaps and empowering African businesses to be competitive,” he said. Afreximbank president and chairman of the board Benedict Oramah said the Abuja AATC is the first of several being developed across Africa and the Caribbean, adding that some would be Afreximbank-owned while others would be supported through a franchising scheme. “With these, we expect to create a sizeable network of AATCs that will act as the lighthouses to guide the interconnections and flow of trade and investments within continental Africa, and between Africa and Caribbean regions … Like the other AATCs, the Abuja AATC would serve a multi-purpose goal; it will serve as a platform for fostering deeper regional and continental integration and house Afreximbank’s permanent regional office, bringing a three-decade-old aspiration to fruition,” Oramah added. He thanked the Nigerian government for its support, noting that the relationship between the bank and Nigeria has been mutually beneficial. “Over the last three decades, successive governments have accorded unflinching support to Afreximbank, responding most positively to capital calls, creating a congenial environment for its smooth operations while providing the bank significant domestic policy support that helped to execute many of the development programmes in Nigeria,” the bank’s president noted. The post Afreximbank launches first African trade centre appeared first on The Namibian.

#Afreximbank #AfricanTradeCentre #IntraAfricanTrade #EconomicIntegration #TradeFacilitation

Zoom in on #TradeFacilitation in Europe and Central Asia🌍

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What countries are leading #tradefacilitation reforms across regions?

In the Asia-Pacific region, Lao PDR, Kiribati and Cambodia implemented the most trade facilitation reforms from 2022-24.

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is hosting a five-day workshop in Abuja, in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to boost trade facilitation. #tradefacilitation

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Is it time for WTO members to rethink how ratifications work? If they’re not careful the multilateral trade rulebook could get messy as more new agreements and amendments are added to it

NEW—WTO agreement ratification

Totally under the radar. No big announcement. No little video.

10 years ago, Venezuela 🇻🇪 was part of a WTO consensus deal on #TradeFacilitation. 10 years later the agreement now applies to Venezuela. Last week it ratified it.

Still doesn’t apply in 6 members.

WTO members review progress of Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation WTO members discussed the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) at the meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation on 25 June. Members analysed the progress made and highlighted remaining work to be done, with some drawing attention to upcoming notification deadlines, related challenges and available support.

WTO members review progress of Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation #TradeFacilitation

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Speech - DDG Alan Wolff - DDG Wolff: Global trade rules can help Central Asia address connectivity challenges Speaking at an international conference on “interconnectivity in Central Asia” held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 19 February, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff said an open trade policy agenda and active participation in the work of the WTO can promote greater connectivity within Central Asia and with the rest of the world. He stressed that the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement and discussions on e-commerce can play an important role in addressing the region’s connectivity challenges. This is what he said:

DDG Wolff: Global trade rules can help Central #Asia address connectivity challenges #GlobalTrade #TradeFacilitation

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