SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) - The Korea Customs Service (KCS) said Friday Commissioner Lee Myung-gu has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ahmed Amawy Robin, head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, to advance the customs system in Egypt.
The agreement, concluded in Cairo, is part of South Korea’s official development assistance (ODA) efforts to modernize customs operations in partner countries. The KCS said it will support automation of Egypt’s express cargo logistics and broader customs system modernization under the project.
The memorandum of understanding outlines key steps for collaboration, including technical advice on system development and equipment maintenance, training to strengthen the capabilities of Egyptian customs officials, and plans to secure a site in Egypt for an express logistics warehouse.
The KCS also plans to export the express logistics system of UNI-PASS — its one-stop customs administration platform — for the first time overseas.
“South Korea has rolled out UNI-PASS in seven African countries and is leading efforts to facilitate trade across the continent,” Lee said.
He added that the agency plans to expand UNI-PASS further, especially in countries in the Global South, to contribute to smoother global trade.
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