📋 Tender Overview
Project No.
SCCP_01_2025S
Project Title
Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Customs Governance among APEC Economies: Practices, Challenges and Strategic Pathways in the Digital Era
Project Status
Project in Implementation
Fund Account
Self-Funded
Project Year
2025
Sponsoring Forum
Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP)
Topics
Customs
Committee
Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI)
Other Fora Involved
Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved
Proposing Economy(ies)
China
Co-Sponsoring Economies
Korea; Malaysia; Peru; Russia
Expected Start Date
01/01/2026
Expected Completion Date
31/12/2026
Project Proponent Name 1
Zheng Xia
Job Title 1
University Lecturer
Organization 1
Shanghai Customs University
Telephone 1
+86 13167056086
Email 1
zhengxiawyh@163.com
Project Proponent Name 2
Not Applicable
Job Title 2
Not Applicable
Organization 2
Not Applicable
Telephone 2
Not Applicable
Email 2
Not Applicable
Declaration
Zheng Xia
Project Cost (US$)
$0.00
Project Summary
Amid ongoing digital transformation and AI advancements, global customs face both opportunities and challenges. AI can revolutionize customs governance by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening security. Aligned with APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 for a dynamic, resilient, and inclusive economy, this project will study AI-driven modern customs practices across APEC economies. By collecting cases of current AI application in Customs operations, conducting a comprehensive survey on AI adoption, analyzing challenges, and providing practical recommendations. This project aims to leverage AI for trade facilitation, security, and operational efficiency, supporting APEC supply chain connectivity goals. A hybrid workshop will be held during SOM1/SCCP1 2026, inviting APEC customs officials and researchers to share insights.
