International Customs Day (71st) 2024
International Customs Day 2024
Kribi Port Honored for Trade Facilitation and Digital InnovationKribi Port Honored for Trade Facilitation and Digital Innovation
On January 26, 2024, during the 71st International Customs Day, the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) received an International Certificate of Merit from the World Customs Organization (WCO).
The award ceremony took place at Air Base 101 in Mvan, Yaoundé, and recognized PAK’s strategic contributions to customs simplification and port logistics optimization.
🌍 A Theme Centered on Strategic Partnerships
Under the theme:
“Customs engaging traditional and new partners with purpose,”
this edition of Customs Day highlighted the essential role of innovation and public-private collaboration in modern trade facilitation.
💡 Kribi Port: A National First in Customs–Port Interconnection
The WCO and Cameroon Customs praised PAK’s pioneering digital infrastructure, particularly the integration between its Port Information System (SIP) and CAMCIS, Cameroon’s customs system.
📌 Kribi is currently the only port in Cameroon with a fully functional customs–port system interconnection in real time.
🏆 A Recognized Catalyst for Logistics Modernization
This recognition underscores PAK’s role as:
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a driver of digital transformation in maritime logistics,
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a facilitator of seamless cargo transit,
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and a trusted partner of the Customs Administration.
🌱 A Joint Commitment for Sustainable Growth
The celebration reaffirmed the strengthening partnership between the Port of Kribi and Cameroon Customs, laying the foundation for:
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simplified, efficient trade,
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shared innovation,
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and sustainable economic development through the Kribi deep-sea port.
