WCO dedicates 2026 to Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment
BRUSSELS: On 26 January each year, Customs administrations around the world celebrate International Customs Day. This gives them a chance to honour the dedication of their respective staffs, educate the public on Customs’ mission,
FIATA: Streamlining Communication for a More Responsive 2026
GENEVA: As we step into 2026, FIATA reaffirms its commitment to efficient, structured, and responsive communication with its global membership. In line with best practices adopted by leading international organisations, including the United Nations bodies and
Customs Duty on electronic goods increased to 20 per cent : Finance Ministry
NEW DELHI : In a decisive move to solidify India’s position as a global electronics hub and to promote domestic manufacturing of electronic goods, the Union Finance Ministry has announced the increase of Basic
Nikos Kakalis appointed Managing Director of the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre
LONDON: The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has appointed Nikos Kakalis as its new Managing Director. Kakalis, who currently serves as Lloyd’s Register’s Global Bulk Carriers Segment Director, succeeds Stelios Korkodilos in leading the Athens-based non-profit industry collaboration.
9th Meeting of India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee Held in Nay Pyi Taw
NAY PYI TAW: The Ninth Meeting of the India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on Wednesday in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the
GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India’s trade
NEW DELHI : India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggests trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative
India to deepen engagement with Singapore-based ship safety agency
SINGAPORE: India, a founding member of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), is set to deepen its engagement with the Singapore-based Information Sharing Centre (ISC)
Surjit Bhujabal inaugurates ICEGATE–LPMS integration at ICP Agartala, advancing digital transformation in cross-border trade
AGARTALA : Shri Surjit Bhujabal, the Special Secretary & Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the integration of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway–Land Port Management System (ICEGATE–LPMS) at the