AEO: How to become AEO? What are the benefits?

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Record of a seminar, delivered by Gerhard Friese, co-author of several books on customs clearance topics, including AEO. 

Mr. Friese helps industrial companies in Germany to prepare themselves for AEO certification and implements complex, integrated AEO solutions. He has helped to become AEO more than 30 companies in 19 different customs administrations in Germany.

Topics discussed during the seminar:

  • Benefits of being AEO in international trade
  • Future prospects: international development of AEO projects (e. g. relation to the 'certified taxable person' concept)
  • European Union AEO guidelines: requirements, certification
  • Checklist for successful process planning for AEO status 

In the resources part, there are slides and a checklist for successful process planning available.

Resources are available after purchase.

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