Numa Extremadura promotes the figure of the Authorized Economic Operator through the digitization of the CAU

 

Valencia was the setting where Numa Extremadura It presented its solution to digitize customs processes, in order to facilitate obtaining the certificate OEA under the standards of Código Aduanero de la Unión.

 

Digitalization and competitiveness within the framework of the CAU

 

At breakfast networking organized by the Fundación de Estudios Bursátiles y Financieros (FEBF), experts and managers analyzed the impact of the reform of Código Aduanero de la Unión (CAU). Isabel Giménez, general director of the FEBFHe highlighted the importance of making visible tools that help exporting companies update their digital obligations in light of the new Data Hub European.

 

The director of Numa Extremadura, Lourdes MoralesHe emphasized that the accreditation of Operador Económico Autorizado (OEAIt is not just a formality, but a "certification for economic operators aimed at improving the security of international supply chains and facilitating legitimate trade." According to MoralesThis authorization is valid in all Estados miembros de la Unión Europea.

 

Strategic benefits of OAS accreditation

 

The implementation of the tool auto-OEA It allows companies to measure the cost-benefit ratio of certification. Among the advantages highlighted during the meeting were:

 

• Simplified access to customs procedures.
• Significant reduction of waiting times at logistics hubs such as ports and airports.
• Reduction of bureaucracy and optimization of costs associated with risks, such as guarantees and sureties.
• Improved brand positioning against non-accredited competitors.

 

The following details the key impact and activity data presented by the participating entities:

 

Entity / Concept	Fact / Milestone
Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia	5,5 million containers annually
path FEBF	35 years of activity
Training scope FEBF	1.550 postgraduate students and 65.000 attendees
Date of the meeting	January 27, 2026

 

Challenges for the Administration and the Logistics Sector

 

The event included the participation of those responsible for Banco Sabadell, Across Logistic, Andersen, MSC Shipping, Ecologicval y SolunionDuring the colloquium, it was noted that, despite technological advances, the Administración Pública This is creating "bottlenecks" due to insufficient standardization and lack of preparation of technical staff.

 

Numa Extremadura It reaffirmed its mission to democratize this process, offering a digital platform that makes certification accessible to any agent, regardless of their business volume or previous level of digitization, always validating compliance with the guidelines stipulated by the CAU.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about AEO certification

What is the geographical scope of the OAS authorization?
The authorization is granted by the competent customs authority and is valid in all Member States of the Unión Europeafunctioning as a single accreditation for the common market.

What is the Numa Extremadura self-AEO tool?
It is a digital and online tool that allows companies to perform a personalized risk analysis, measure the cost/benefit ratio and digitize the procedures required by European regulations.

How does the AEO affect operating costs?
Obtaining it provides tangible results by reducing the need for guarantees and financial security at customs, as well as streamlining the flow of goods, which translates into savings in logistics costs.