The new legal framework for the full digitalisation of the TIR system (the so-called eTIR) enters into force today, opening eTIR to 77 countries across five continents.
This landmark change will allow for completely paperless cross-border transit of goods, under the customs guarantee of the TIR system.
The 10th meeting of the customs authorities of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) recently held in Baku on 16 January 2025 resulted in the signing of an Action Plan to implement the e-TIR procedu
The meeting was attended by delegations of Kyrgyzstan (2 delegates), IRU (2 delegates) and the TIR secretariat.
After a brief tour de table, ECE presented a project overview and answered various questions. The participants agreed on the follow-up actions below:
The meeting was attended by delegations of Tajikistan (3 delegates), IRU (3 delegates) and the TIR secretariat.
After a brief tour de table, ECE presented a project overview, proposed a draft project methodology and a technical overview of the eTIR international system and answered various questions. The participants, acknowledging the progress already accomplished in Tajikistan for the computerization of the TIR procedure with the assistance of ABBAT and IRU, agreed on the follow-up actions below: