Jointech Participates in the 6th Global AEO Conference, Advancing Customs Standardization and Automation

The 6th Global AEO Conference took place in Shenzhen from May 8 to 10, 2024, organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. This major event, centered around the theme "Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade," attracted more than 1,200 participants from 108 countries.

The conference’s opening ceremony featured notable figures such as Mr. Wang Lingjun, Vice Minister of GACC, and Mr. Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, who joined other high-ranking officials and delegates to mark the event.

The Global AEO Conference is the highest-level global meeting in the field of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and is considered the largest capacity-building activity of the WCO. The 6th Global AEO Conference was the first to be held in China, with the theme "Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade." Jointech, with its extensive experience in serving customs in over 40 countries and its latest AI products and systems that contributed to the enhancement of customs regulatory technology capabilities worldwide, was honored to participate in this grand event at the invitation of WCO.

During the conference, the General Administration of Customs of China signed Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangements with the National Revenue Office of the Republic of Burundi and the Tax and Customs Administration of Iceland.

Chinese companies, including Huawei, Tencent, Nuctech, and Jointech, have demonstrated their commitment to honesty, compliance, and efficiency in international trade through keynote addresses and panel discussions. These collective efforts have significantly contributed to the development and recognition of the Chinese AEO brand on the global stage.

At the conference, Jointech delivered a speech themed 'Technical Practices for Customs Standardization, Digitization, and Automation under the AEO System,' showcasing its cutting-edge technological advancements and innovative practical examples. Additionally, Jointech actively participated in various discussions and exchange activities throughout the event.

At the AEO conference, Jointech set up an independent booth where it showcased solutions and case studies regarding customs in-transit asset management to customs officials from around the world. Specifically, technologies such as AI scene recognition, big data analytics, and cross-border transportation supervision were highlighted. These efforts received praise and recognition from attending officials. It also attracted high attention and coverage from Shenzhen TV and on-site media.

Meanwhile, Jointech's booth attracted significant attention from customs officials of various countries attending the conference. For instance, the Director of Customs from Burundi visited the Jointech exhibition site multiple times, expressing admiration for the use of our intelligent electronic customs locks. The representative from the Vietnam Customs Authority, Hong Thi Khanh NGUYEN, expressed their high regard for the longstanding friendly cooperation with Jointech in customs supervision projects and took commemorative photos at the booth. The customs authorities of the Middle East Alliance, Indonesia, and the WCO have engaged in numerous face-to-face exchanges and discussions. Additionally, representatives from Belarus Customs, Macau Customs, Indonesia Customs, Nigeria Customs, Zambia Revenue Authority, Sri Lanka Customs, among others, visited the Jointech exhibition site for exchanges and discussions.

Jointech extends its heartfelt thanks to the WCO, GACC, and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government for hosting this influential event. The company remains committed to advancing the standardization, digitization, and automation of customs operations under the AEO framework, reinforcing its role in the future of global trade.