Centre for Customs and Excise Studies

The electronic ATA Carnet system (eATA), the digital version of the internationally recognised customs document for temporary duty-free admission of goods, has gone live across thirty countries. The eATA has been developed by the International Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the World Customs Organization - Organisation Mondiale des Douanes

Digital ATA Carnet launches in 30 countries - ICC - International Chamber of Commerce ICC’s digital ATA Carnet system (eATA) goes live on 1 June, beginning the transition from paper-based carnets to an ICC-developed digital system across 30 countries comprising 27 European Union member states, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CCES's May 2026 Update is now out.

Staying aligned in turbulent times discussion, INCU's Global Conference, Green Customs CoP and Semester Two registrations now open.

https://mailchi.mp/csu/success-update-may-2026

CCES is pleased to welcome Nancy T. Oraka-Pomoso to its teaching faculty.

Nancy brings more than two decades of experience in Customs and the public service, including as Head of Secretariat for the Oceania Customs Organisation.

Nancy will contribute her extensive expertise across a range of undergraduate subjects delivered through Fiji National University, including International Air & Sea Passengers, Border Management Ethics & Governance, Leadership in a Changing Customs Environment, and Duty Suspension Regimes. She will also teach our Supply Chain Security subject through Charles Sturt University.

We warmly welcome Ms. Oraka to the CCES faculty and look forward to the valuable insights and leadership she will bring to our programs.

Customs administrations around the world are increasingly expected to play a central role in advancing environmental sustainability, not only through enforcing multilateral environmental agreements and facilitating green trade, but also by improving the environmental performance of their own operations.

Drawing on survey data collected from customs officers across fifteen national administrations, CCES's latest White Paper highlights a persistent gap between environmental ambition and organizational practice. While many administrations acknowledge the importance of sustainability, few have systematically embedded environmental considerations into strategic planning, governance frameworks, performance measurement, or workforce capability development.

This White Paper identifies the key challenges facing customs administrations and puts forward the case for customs administrations to treat environmental performance as a core element of organizational value and public trust.

Access the White paper here - https://www.customscentre.com/wp1-green-customs

Download our White Paper on Green Customs, watch our latest RCCS video with Thibedeau, and INCU are calling for papers for their 2026 Conference on the theme of Smart Customs and Data Governance.

SUCCESS Update - March 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/csu/success-update-march-17476005

Leadership insights with Michael Outram, WCJ writing tips, and 2026 INCU memberships — CCES's February 2026 edition has ideas, guidance, and opportunities to grow your career in Customs.

SUCCESS Update - February 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/csu/success-update-december-17475393

Join the CCES and INCU communities for a one-off, not to be missed conversation between Professor David Widdowson AM and Michael Outram APM, Former Commissioner, Australian Border Force to discuss what effective leadership looks like in high‑pressure, high‑stakes environments, exploring lessons learned, the importance of culture and integrity, and how leaders at every level can navigate uncertainty while supporting their people.

Register here - https://charlessturt.zoom.us/webinar/register/8717702665625/WN_KGcFrKMHRMmADVsJf21Nxg

SUCCESS Update - January 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/csu/success-update-december-17475111
Major announcement from CCES and WiseTech Global.