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The Committee’s work focuses on customs reform and modernization and the implementation of transparent, simplified and harmonized customs policies and procedures.

ICC to host first Symposium on Trade Facilitation

Paris, 22 March 2012

ICC is to hold its first Symposium on Trade Facilitation in Mexico City, on 13-14 June 2012. The dialogue, between customs agencies and business, will be a unique opportunity for each party to exchange perspectives on current international trade issues.

Anthony Barone appointed Chair of ICC Customs and Trade Regulations Committee
Paris, 20 March 2012 ICC has appointed the Director of Global Logistics Policy at Pfizer, Anthony Barone, as Chair of its Committee on Customs and Trade Regulations. Having served as Vice-Chair of the Committee for one year, Mr Barone will be able to further facilitate the committee’s advancement with his newly appointed title of Chair.

ICC and WCO sign agreement to strengthen working partnership
Brussels, 27 June 2011 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) today signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets out working activities between the two parties.

ICC appoints Customs Committee Vice-Chair
Paris, 14 February 2011 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed the director of Global Logistics Policy at Pfizer, Anthony Barone, as Vice-Chair for its Commission on Customs and Trade Regulations

Customs and business: improving performance through partnership
Brussels, 3 February 2010 ICC has proposed that the already extensive cooperation between the world business organization and the World Customs Organization be extended further, especially in the areas of trade facilitation, training, and capacity building initiatives.

ICC calls for more business input for border security
Paris, 23 January 2009 ICC is urging governments to provide meaningful opportunities for the private sector to supply input on mutual recognition of US-EU trade partnership programmes for border security.

ICC recommends further steps in trade facilitation in Doha Round
Paris, 4 September 2007 As global trade negotiations enter a crucial new phase, ICC has published a list of recommendations for World Trade Organization members in upcoming talks and has expressed its broad support for the significant progress made on trade facilitation.

ICC gives final push at critical juncture in Doha trade talks
Geneva, 30 June 2006 As ministers gather in Geneva this week during what many claim is a make-or-break stage in the World Trade Organization's Doha trade round, ICC has rallied its resources in Geneva and across the globe to help ensure much needed progress will be made.