TRACECA Digital Format

Brussels, WCO HQ

May 5–8, 2025

WCO: Digital Customs & Smart Future

During the 247–248 PTC sessions, 130+ participants (incl. TRACECA) discussed:

- AI & Smart Customs

- E-commerce management

- Green Customs

- Data exchange

- Updated SAFE standards

- PTC Work Plan 2025–2028

Borders of the future = tech + professionalism + partnership.

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New Horizons of cooperation: TRACECA & UN-OHRLLS

On May 9, in New York, TRACECA SecGen A. Assavbayev met UN-USG Rabab Fatima (UN-OHRLLS).

Key topics:

- Transport corridor development

- Integration of landlocked countries

- TRACECA Strategy 2027–2036

- e-CIM/SMGS railway consignment note

- Caspian ferry routes

- UN Programme of Action 2024–2034

Both sides agreed to launch joint initiatives for stronger connectivity and sustainable regional transport growth.

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Digital Transformation of Rail in Asia-Pacific. From May 13–15, a High-Level Meeting on railway digitalization in Asia-Pacific was held in Xi’an, China.

- Organized by UNESCAP, GSTIKC & RTI Secretariat.

80+ participants from 20+ countries and organizations, incl. TRACECA PS

Key topics:

- e-CIM/SMGS consignment notes

- data exchange with authorities

- cybersecurity in rail

- asset management & Big Data

- ESCAP Digital Strategy–2030

TRACECA PS shared a joint pilot success with AZ, GE, KZ, TR & UA railways on electronic consignment.

Info: Intergovernmental Commission IGC TRACECA