AEO certification demonstrates that your role within the international supply chain is secure and that your customs controls and procedures are efficient and compliant. It is a globally-recognised status that is increasingly being demanded by clients, particularly in the US and China.

It is also viewed as increasingly important for UK firms seeking to maintain competitiveness in European supply chains.

The Institute held a one-hour webinar covering:

• What is AEO - including AEO-C and AEO
• What are the benefits of applying for AEO
• What sort of firms will benefit most
• Criteria for getting AEO
• Preparations for an AEO application

You can view the webinar recording below:

You can also view the slides from the presentation here.

Next steps

AEO one day training course

The aim of this one-day course is to help you understand the AEO requirements and benefits that can be gained in achieving AEO status.

It will guide you through the application process and enable you to help your organisation achieve and crucially, maintain AEO status. The course will also highlight the pitfalls that companies typically experience and explain how to avoid delays and mistakes.

IOE&IT members get preferential rates on our extensive programme of one-day training courses.

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AEO Consultancy

Interested in applying for AEO status? We can help.

We offer 3 tiers of service ranging from an initial 'readiness review' through to application completion. Following the initial review we will be able to advise on the cost of helping you to prepare and submit your application if you decide to progress.

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