Abu Dhabi Customs and Maersk cooperate to facilitate trade
London, October 10 / WAM / Abu Dhabi Customs and Maersk International Trade and Customs Consulting signed a strategic cooperation agreement yesterday, aiming to enhance border management and the flexibility of supply chains, and raise the efficiency and competitiveness of the trade and logistics system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, witnessed the signing ceremony of the agreement signed by His Excellency Rashid Lahej Al Mansouri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, and Dr. Lars Karlsson, International Director of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk, during the activities of the Abu Dhabi – London Business Forum in the British capital, London.
This strategic cooperation combines the vision of Abu Dhabi Customs in providing integrated smart solutions that support the hidden customs system, and Maersk’s global experience in the fields of innovation in trade and border management, as it aims to design and implement new generation solutions to modernize customs work, including enhancing coordinated border management, developing an innovative model for the “trusted digital trade corridor,” and establishing a comprehensive framework for customs compliance for brokers. Customs officials.
His Excellency Rashid Lahej Al Mansouri said that the agreement reflects Abu Dhabi Customs’ commitment to shaping the future of customs work through innovation and strategic partnerships, and through cooperation with Maersk, we seek to establish a new standard in the efficiency of border management, facilitating the movement of trade, and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a major platform for global trade.
For his part, Dr. Lars Carlsson welcomed cooperation with Abu Dhabi Customs in this ambitious initiative that looks to the future, and we will work together to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational performance and compliance, and contribute to building flexible and sustainable supply chains.
This cooperation is a prominent milestone in Abu Dhabi’s journey towards a new-generation customs system based on innovation, and strengthens the emirate’s position as a leading global center in trade and logistics services, as these initiatives contribute to strengthening governance, consolidating data-driven operations, and supporting a smooth and reliable trade movement across borders.
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