TIRANA, August 31 – Albania’s Customs Administration is continuing to digitize procedures for express shipments. The initiative aims to speed up goods processing and strengthen customs controls.

Customs Director General Besmir Beja met with representatives of licensed operators to discuss an express shipments module for electronic pre-arrival and exit declarations. The module will allow operators and the Customs Administration to exchange advanced electronic data and other information digitally.

According to the General Directorate of Customs, the system will improve risk management and strengthen fiscal and security controls. It will also reduce shipment processing times.

Meanwhile, participants stressed the importance of cooperation with licensed operators to complete the necessary technical developments on time. The initiative forms part of the strategy to modernize customs information systems and align them with European Union standards.

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