Global Alliance For Trade Facilitation

Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory when shipping plant products to prove that the shipment is free from pests and disease. By introducing the IPPC ePhyto Solution, the Alliance has helped Tog...

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Uganda’s horticulture sector is growing fast — but MSMEs still face long, costly sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections that slow exports and limit economic opportunity, especially for women ...

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What began in Nairobi in 2015 as a Memorandum of Understanding has since grown into a powerful global partnership driving real change in international trade. Over the past decade, the Global Allia...

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What began in Nairobi in 2015 as a Memorandum of Understanding has since grown into a powerful global partnership driving real change in international trade. Over the past decade, the Global Allia...

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What does humanitarian aid have to do with trade facilitation? When it comes to saving lives, everything. Trade and aid share a common mission when time is critical. When the right products cross...

The Alliance is driving trade digitalisation in Jordan. Working with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and the Jordanian Chamber of Commerce, an Alliance-led initiative has launched electr...

How can trade facilitation transform the air cargo industry? In this exclusive interview, CHAMP Cargosystems CEO Chris McDermott shares insights on the vital role trade facilitation plays in boosti...

Guatemala is streamlining its port operations. With support from the Alliance, outdated paper-based processes have been replaced with the new VUMAR system, launched in May 2024. This innovation, ba...

Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory when shipping plant products to prove that the shipment is free pests and disease. In Nigeria, this used to be a cumbersome, manual process involving long p...

Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory when shipping plant products to prove that the shipment is free from pests and disease. By introducing the IPPC ePhyto Solution, the Alliance has helped Tog...

SMEs account for 90% of all businesses worldwide, yet remain largely excluded from the benefits of international trade. Burdensome border processes are particularly challenging for resource-stretch...

In Colombia, the automotive industry faced rising costs due to inconsistent customs classification of parts and inefficient appeals processes, slowing down trade and increasing prices. The Alliance...

In Colombia, the automotive industry faced rising costs due to inconsistent customs classification of parts and inefficient appeals processes, slowing down trade and increasing prices. We teamed up...

In Nigeria, the Alliance supported the government in implementing the IPPC ePhyto Solution. With the new NAQS Generic Electronic Phytosanitary National System, Nigeria’s phytosanitary regulation ag...

Les certificats d'origine sont des documents essentiels du commerce international, certifiant que les marchandises exportées sont entièrement obtenues, produites, fabriquées ou transformées dans un...

In Colombia, 100% of food and beverage related goods crossing the national border were physically inspected, causing delays and increased costs for businesses, especially those trading in perishabl...

En Colombia, el 100% de las mercancías solían ser inspeccionadas físicamente, lo que provocaba retrasos y aumentaba los costos para las empresas, especialmente aquellas que comercializan productos ...

What happens when the public and private sectors unite to simplify trade? Discover how the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is breaking down barriers and driving inclusive economic growth aro...

In 2022 alone, our projects helped save a total of US$ 142 million, delivering a 246% return on investment. The benefits of our work extend far beyond time and cost savings—they contribute directly...