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EU Customs Regulation 1875/2006
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
Effective from July 25, 2008 Hapag-Lloyd AG has become a certified Authorized Economic Operator (AEO).
The creation of the AEO-Concept is one of the main elements of the security amendment of the Community Customs Code and aims at heightening security along the international supply chain.
An AEO is a party involved in the international movement of goods in whatever function that has been approved by or on behalf of a national customs administration in compliance with World Customs Organization (WCO) or equivalent supply chain security standards. AEO includes inter alia manufacturers, importers, exporters, brokers, carriers, consolidators, intermediaries, ports, airports, terminal operators, integrated operators, warehouses, distributors, etc.
Hapag-Lloyd AG is holder of the AEO-Certificate Customs Simplifications / Security and Safety. The AEO-Status entitles to benefits in the course of customs clearance.
Certification of Hapag-Lloyd European subsidiaries will follow at a later time.
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) - Certificate