IFAEO consolidates its global leadership with key participation in Trade Security Forums

El 10th International Forum on Security and FacilitationOrganized by the Association of Safe Companies (BEA) in Cali, Colombia, was once again consolidated as an essential event for authorities, experts and companies involved in the international Business. The presence of Alejandro Arola, who also chairs the Arola Group, highlighted the commitment of the IFAEO with the construction of customs that are not only solid y safe, but also Quick y resilient.

During the opening of the forum, Arola focused on the high risk that supply chains are exploited by the organized crime for the trafficking of illicit goods. In this regard, he emphasized the role of the federation: “From the IFAEO, the entity it represents, is working to achieve the maximum efficiency y customs security for the benefit of all citizens." The responsibility for ensuring this security and efficiency is shared between state officials, importers, exporters and the international hubs cargo movement such as ports and airports.

Digitalization, the Future of Customs

A key point of the congress was the growing role of digitalization as the unavoidable future of trade and customs. Both the IFAEO and BEA actively recommend that operators carry out investment in this area, taking advantage of advanced technologies such as blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to strengthen risk prevention and security in your operations.

International Cooperation as an Indispensable Condition

In addition to his participation in the inauguration, Alejandro Arola moderated the International Cooperation Panel, which included representatives of important organizations such as the World Customs Organization (OMA), the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM), Department of Homeland Security from the United States, the Organization of American States (OEA) and Spanish Customs.

Arola was forceful in summarizing the importance of global collaboration: “The cooperation between countries, authorities and operators It is not an option, but a indispensable condition to ensure safety in the international trade"And he added, insisting on the vision of the IFAEO: “Only through the collaboration and the common understanding We will be able to achieve stronger, more resilient and at the same time agile customs, capable of protect society without slowing economic development".

The meeting brought together more than thirty speakers and a broad representation of international organizations, security forces, business associations and multinational companies in Cali, generating a vital framework for the debate on the facilitation of foreign trade and supply chain resilience.