Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

The Alliance wishes you Happy Festivities! 🌟 As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our gratitude to all our stakeholders. Your unwavering support has helped us achieve great things this year. Wishing everyone a fantastic start to 2025 - may the new year bring even more success and fruitful collaborations in trade facilitation. 🌍🚀

Last week marked the successful completion of our project in Tunisia, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, which has significantly enhanced the efficiency and transparency of customs operations! 🇹🇳🚀 The Alliance helped establish a legal and procedural framework for an advance rulings mechanism, train customs officials, raise awareness among economic operators, and develop a web application to streamline processes. This initiative marks a major step towards modernising customs operations and fostering a more transparent trade environment. Kudos to the team for their dedication! 🌟 #Customs #Trade #DigitalTransformation #TradeFacilitation

We are looking for a consultant to provide in-country implementation services for our new initiative in Timor-Lest! 🇹🇱 Apply on our website now➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxkQhfFB

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our efforts to enhance trade efficiency and competitiveness in Malawi! 🔔🇲🇼 Our project aimed at modernising the customs clearing system is leading to significant improvements in cross-border trade operations. Key Achievements: 🟢 16.2% reduction in Customs processing time 🟢 43.2% decrease in errors on lodgements 🟢 23.1% decline in the cost of Customs brokerage activities These results underscore the power of collaboration and innovation. Learn more and read the full press release on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehGQBwqf #TradeFacilitation #CustomsEfficiency #Malawi #GlobalTrade #Innovation #Collaboration

Exciting progress in Kathmandu! 🇳🇵 Our ADEPT workshop brought together key stakeholders from the Government of Nepal. The goal? To streamline import processes for faster, more reliable access to essential supplies like vaccines. 💉 This initiative is crucial for overcoming logistical hurdles and ensuring timely delivery of health supplies, especially in emergency contexts. Explore key highlights from the event: https://lnkd.in/e4wd77yx #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Collaboration #Nepal #ADEPT

We are looking for a consultant to provide in-country implementation services for our new initiative in Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Apply on our website now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exhf7xvp

Guatemala's ports faced significant challenges with paper-based formalities, requiring multiple in-person visits, leading to delays and higher costs. 🇬🇹 We collaborated with public and private sectors to streamline port processes, introducing new standard operating procedures and the National Maritime Single Window (VUMAR). 🚢📄The digital platform went live in May 2024, automating operations, reducing costs, and enhancing trade competitiveness. The impact? Efficient port operations, seamless inter-agency coordination, and stronger trade competitiveness—all driving economic growth. Check out the video and learn more 👇 #TradeFacilitation #Digitalisation #Guatemala #PortEfficiency

CHAMP's CEO, Christopher McDermott, was recently interviewed by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation to explore the role of air cargo in trade facilitation. He explored some key industry topics, such as the role of digitalization in air cargo, sustainable practices, the opportunity of e-commerce, and how trade facilitation can empower businesses of all sizes. Be sure to read the full interview here >> https://bit.ly/4gwUGid

How can trade facilitation empower e-commerce, strengthen compliance, and advance sustainability? Christopher McDermott, CEO of CHAMP Cargosystems, shares insights in a wide-ranging interview with the Alliance. Discover how partnerships like ours are driving efficiency and innovation in cargo transport. ✈️Together, we’re shaping a better future for trade. Read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/dymyyZGM #TradeFacilitation #Ecommerce #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration

Last week, we gathered in Sweden for the Alliance's Steering Group meeting, bringing together our donors and private sector partners. 🇸🇪 A huge thank you to ICC Sweden and Scania Group for hosting us and for the support and commitment of our stakeholders. Your contributions are vital to driving our mission forward and creating meaningful impact in global trade facilitation. Together, we’re breaking barriers, streamlining trade, and building a more inclusive, efficient future. 🌟 #TradeFacilitation #Partnerships #GlobalImpact #Sweden