1. WCO Regional Conference Budapest, 1-2 February 2007
The Contribution of the TIR System to the Security of Trade and Transport
Martin Marmy
Secretary General
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2. WCO Regional Conference
Requirement
fulfilled by 
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3. WCO SAFE Framework The three main requirements are:
Authorized Economic Operators
Advanced Cargo Information
Risk Management
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4. Challenges for the WCO The practical implementation of the
SAFE Framework requires:
Mutual Recognition of AEO Status
Communication Platforms
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5. Controlled access requirements of the TIR System
Proven experience in international transport
Sound financial standing
Absence of serious or repeated offences against Customs or tax legislation
Exclusive use of secure vehicles or containers and load compartments
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6. TIR Convention / WCO SAFE Framework
TIR Convention requirements
for
Authorised TIR Operator (ATO)
WCO SAFE Framework requirements
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
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7. TIR Convention / Vehicle requirements
According to the TIR Convention, TIR vehicles and TIR containers should be approved!
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8. TIR Convention / Risk management / Security
According to the TIR Convention:
SafeTIR
Real Time data transmission
provide:
Risk Management
Security
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9. NCTS/TIR Pre-declaration meets WCO SAFE Framework requirements
Electronic TIR Pre-Declaration meets the WCO SAFE Framework requirements
TIR
- One guarantee
- One regime
- Independence 2
NCTS/TIR Pre-declaration meets WCO SAFE Framework requirements 1
TIR 2 1
Fulfills two requirements:
Electronic pre-declaration
Computerized exchange of information
Madrid
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10. CUTE-Wise Database of authorised TIR operators
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11.
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