Tag: Customs
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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Appoints 27 New Officials, Largely From Customs
New Wave of Leadership at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance In a move signaling intensified reform within Indonesia’s public financial management, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced the inauguration of 27 primary high-ranking officials (echelon II) at the Ministry of Finance. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, inside the Djuanda Hall, marking a…
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Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Elevates 27 Officials, Many from Customs
Overview of the Appointment In a decisive move to refresh leadership within the Ministry of Finance, Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced the appointment of 27 new echelon II officials. The ceremony, held at the Djuanda Hall on January 28, 2026, marks a significant reshuffle aimed at strengthening the ministry’s leadership and improving efficiency…
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Indonesian Finance Minister Appoints 27 New Officials, Mostly from Customs
In a Strategic Leadership Shuffle, 27 Officials Sworn In The Ministry of Finance of Indonesia took a significant step toward leadership renewal on January 28, 2026, with the inauguration of 27 primary high-ranking officials (echelon II) at the Djuanda Hall. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa led the ceremony, underscoring the administration’s intent to strengthen the…
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Ghana to Deploy AI at Customs to Fight Import Fraud from February 2026
Overview: AI-Driven Customs Reform Begins In a move aimed at strengthening border controls and reducing revenue losses from import fraud, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) unveils plans to deploy an artificial intelligence (AI) powered system for import clearance. Starting February 1, 2026, the Customs Division will roll out this technology at major entry points, with…
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AI Trade Analytics to Skyrocket Ghana Customs Revenue
Overview: A new era for Ghana’s customs revenue The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is adopting Publican AI, an Artificial Intelligence–powered trade data analytics system, with the aim of dramatically increasing revenue collection from customs. Officials project an approximate 45% uplift in customs earnings as the technology transforms how trade data is collected, processed, and leveraged…
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Ghana Deploys AI-Powered Customs Tool to Curb $127B Revenue Leakage
Ghana Takes a Bold Step with AI-Driven Customs Ghana is launching a nationwide, AI-powered customs system aimed at plugging an estimated $127 billion in annual revenue leakages. The move, effective February 1, marks a significant upgrade in the country’s approach to border control, tax collection, and trade facilitation. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the government hopes…
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Misdirected Passengers Skip Ottawa Customs After Cancun Flight
Overview of the incident In an unusual post-landing development, a group of Air Canada passengers left the Ottawa airport without going through customs after an international flight from Cancun, Mexico. The incident occurred Sunday night when Air Canada Flight 1413 touched down in Ottawa around 8 p.m. on its return leg from a vacation destination…
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Misdirected Passengers Skipped Customs in Ottawa Flight
Overview of the Ottawa customs incident Several international travelers landed at Ottawa International Airport after a flight from Cancun, Mexico, and reportedly did not go through the standard customs process. The event involved Air Canada Flight 1413, which touched down around 8 p.m. local time. According to airport officials, a number of passengers were inadvertently…
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Misdirected passengers bypass Ottawa customs after Cancun flight
What happened An unusual incident unfolded at Ottawa Macdonald-Ccu Johnson International Airport when ten Air Canada passengers left the arrivals area after a flight from Cancun, Mexico, without completing the standard customs process. The international arrival, identified as Air Canada Flight 1413, touched down in the evening hours, around 8 p.m., and according to officials,…
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Canada-US Preclearance Projects Expand Border Screening
Overview: A new phase for cross-border screening Canada and the United States say two preclearance initiatives are moving forward this year, aiming to screen travellers well before they reach the border. After months of planning and coordination, officials from both countries describe the projects as a critical component of their broader border strategy. By allowing…