Dubai Customs have announced that they have entered into agreements with several major air cargo providers and handlers to cooperate and coordinate their activities in a major effort to simplify customs procedures.

Emirates Sky Cargo, Danzas AEI Emirates LLC, Dnata, Al Tayer Logistics and Gargash Enterprises have all signed memoranda of understanding with Dubai customs, the group being representative of the majority of cargo flow into and out of Dubai.

The main purpose behind the agreements is to implement an e-commerce type of environment with regard to information exchange between Dubai Customs and clients. It is understood that the agreements will enable over fifty customs transactions that previously needed to be handled onsite, to be carried out remotely.

Additional benefits derived from the agreements include being able to monitor and track shipments from the departure point within the country of origin, through all destinations on their way to final delivery in Dubai.

Dubai Customs in activating e-commerce principles expects that not only will it make for a more efficient and streamlined  cargo handling environment in Dubai, but also see Dubai Customs become a world-leading customs authority.

Source: Dubai Customs

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