Ports contribute to 75% of EU external trade volumes and 31% of EU internal trade volumes. 70% of drugs seizures made by customs take place in ports.
๐ฅ๏ธ๐ EUCABโs Maritime Unit focuses on operational cooperation of customs administrations operating in a maritime environment: seaports and inland ports. It aims to ensure that customs work more efficiently, effectively and quickly to achieve a level playing field in terms of security and safety between EU ports. It also covers trade facilitation in this environment.
โ Our priorities:
โ๏ธ Share the lessons learned in terms of equipment, innovation, training, risk management, control and cooperation with other national and third country authorities
โ๏ธ Signal trends in drug smuggling โ including precursors and NPS (new psychoactive substances) โ as well as all fiscal and non-fiscal customs violations
โ๏ธ Identify vulnerabilities and devise solutions to increase resilience in ports (logistics, information, staff) and avoid a waterbed effect.
๐ ๏ธ Our method:
๐งฉ Building up networks of customs authorities and experts
๐งฉ Creating an environment in which customs can learn from each other through experiences and best practices sharing
๐งฉ Structuring relationships with third parties at a multilateral level and with the private sector
๐งฉ Providing trainings for customs officers
The Maritime Unit stands for building up – in a collaborative way – tangible results for fighting criminal activities and customs infringements at EU maritime borders.
It brings together 12 committed experts with rich and complementary experience in seaports and riverports. It is supported by networks of national experts who warrant the project’s operational outlook.
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EUCAB brings operational excellence, stronger connections, and a shared vision for a smarter, safer, and more resilient Customs Union.
Each EUCAB Unit plays a key role in supporting the mission and the goals of EU Member Statesโ customs administration. From strategic coordination to operational support, their work strengthens EU-wide cooperation to deliver real impact on the ground.
Collaboration, expertise, and commitment are shaping the future of customs cooperation.
