Ecuador

7.7 - Authorized operators

Articles	7.7.1 – 7.7.2 (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (i), (ii) – 7.7.3 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) – 7.7.4 – 7.7.5 – 7.7.6 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	15 January 2022
Definitive date of implementation	15 July 2026
Extension of implementation dates	Request received 29 August 2024 Original definitive date 15 January 2025 New date requested 15 July 2026 Agreed date 15 July 2026 Reason Contact was made with MAERSK in July 2024 to make implementation of the AEO digital system 2.0 viable in Ecuador. We are currently in discussions about applying for this benefit. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/ECU/1/Add.8 Request received 9 March 2023 Original definitive date 15 July 2023 New date requested 15 January 2025 Agreed date 15 January 2025 Reason Se ha logrado trabajar en el análisis de las medidas para los operadores autorizados, de acuerdo a lo indicado en la notificación de arreglo con donantes, no obstante se requiere contar con mayor asistencia técnico-económica, para la implementación del artículo. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/ECU/1/Add.5 Request received 8 September 2021 Original definitive date 15 January 2022 New date requested 15 July 2023 Agreed date 15 July 2023 Reason Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/ECU/1/Add.3
Assistance required for implementation	1. Technical assistance to establish a road map before introducing new links into the programme. 2. Technical assistance to devise strategies to establish mutual recognition agreements between SENAE and other customs administrations with regard to AEO programmes. 3. Technical assistance and funding to develop the connectivity of the SENAE customs computer system and the systems of other customs administrations for the purposes of information exchange, risk management and the mutual recognition of AEO programmes. 4. Funding to systematize the process for applying for, renewing and revalidating AEO status. 5. Funding to participate in the validation or re validation (in situ) of applicant companies in other countries, with a view to incorporating new international practices into the Ecuador AEO programme. 6. Funding for internships relating to the implementation of the AEO programme, and training on issues linked to international logistics chain security. 7. Funding to allow for participation in conferences, seminars and/or national and international fairs relating to the AEO programme. Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Institutional procedures, Human resources and training
Donor / Agency	United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, World Trade Organization, United Kingdom, Germany
Progress reported	9 March 2023 — G/TFA/N/ECU/5 -