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Central Asian Customs Authorities Explore the Netherlands’ Experience in Applying Artificial Intelligence

23.10.2026
Amsterdam
Press and information team of the Delegation to KAZAKHSTAN

Representatives of the customs authorities of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan took part in a study visit to explore the Netherlands’ experience in applying artificial intelligence and digital technologies in customs administration. The visit was organised by the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Capacity Development programme, implemented by GIZ and Expertise France on behalf of the European Union and Governments of Germany and France.

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The visit aimed to examine practical solutions for integrating AI into customs operations, automating customs procedures and enhancing data-driven risk management.

During the visit, participants visited the following organisations and facilities:

  • Codici, where they explored the use of AI to automate the classification of goods under the Harmonized System (HS) and support customs clearance.
  • The Dutch Customs Administration, where they discussed digital strategy, risk management, data utilisation and innovative approaches to customs control.
  • The Port of Rotterdam, where they examined modern container scanning systems, an inspection terminal and a hands-on training centre.
  • Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), where they learned about research on data exchange, trade corridor security, supply chain transparency and green customs.

During the meetings, representatives of the five Central Asian countries also exchanged experiences, presented their national digitalisation priorities and discussed opportunities to adapt the solutions they had explored to their respective customs administrations. The knowledge gained during the visit will help strengthen the digital capabilities of customs authorities, improve risk management and promote the adoption of innovative technologies to facilitate trade.