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  •  07/17/2025 05:00 PM - 07/17/2025 06:00 PM
  • Online Event

Join Alumni members Rizwan Mahmood from Pakistan Customs; Kirsty Brieschke from Woodside Energy and Chris Lawson, from The Centre for Customs & Excise for Q&A discussion about how to carve out a successful career in customs, border management and trade facilitation.

  •  08/07/2025 12:00 PM - 08/07/2025 01:00 PM
  • Online Event

Join Associate Professor Bryce Blegen (CCES), Varsha Singh (Seychelles Revenue Commission) and Paul Zalai (Freight and Trade Alliance) as we explore the different strategies adopted by administrations for managing the increased volume of low-value shipments, addressing valuation and classification complexities, and mitigating the risk of illicit goods.

  •  06/05/2025 04:00 PM
  • Online Event

Join Nancy Oraka (Oceania Customs Organisation), Tevita Tupou (UNCTAD) and Michelle Bond (Australian Border Force) to explore and discuss the initiatives and partnerships occurring both within customs administrations themselves as well as between OCO member states to improve data and information sharing, systems improvements, transparency and accountability.

  •  05/01/2025 08:00 AM
  • Online Event

Connect with your fellow CCES Alumni from around the world in an online speed networking format.

  •  04/03/2025 08:00 PM
  • Online Event

Join Professor David Widdowson, Syed Moinuddin MBE and Asha Menon for a discussion on the formidable challenges that customs and border management officials face in our ever-evolving global landscape and delve into the essential capabilities required to excel in this demanding industry—specifically, the attitudinal, behavioral, and skill-based qualities that are paramount for success.

Varsha Singh

Master of International Customs Law and Administration (2015)

Syed Moinuddin MBE

Master of Customs Administration (2024)

Mohan Wickramasinghe

UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office

Asha Menon

DHL Group International Customs Training E-DICT (2022)

We want to hear from you!                     Complete our Green Customs Survey.

We want to hear from you! Complete our Green Customs Survey.

Do you work for a national customs administration? If so, CCES is interested in hearing from you about the environmental performance of your administration.

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Customs cooperation in the Pacific webinar

Customs cooperation in the Pacific webinar

On 5 June 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Customs Cooperation in the Pacific - Ingredients for Success. This article outlines the key take-aways from the session.

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Advancing the professionalism of customs: key themes and take-aways

Advancing the professionalism of customs: key themes and take-aways

On 3 April 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Advancing the Professionalism of Customs. This article outlines the key themes and take-aways from the session.

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Recognise your CCES qualifications with a digital badge

Recognise your CCES qualifications with a digital badge

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies has partnered with Credly, an international digital credentialling company to provide graduates of its Award programs with access to e-badges.

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