Working Group

Open Customs Blockchain

Trust in digital customs data is essential for automated border processes. As a basis for next-generation digital customs processes, the Working Group Open Customs Blockchain (OCB) relies on blockchain technology.

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Common challenges

Customs clearance in foreign trade is strictly regulated by national, EU, and third-country requirements. A key challenge lies in verifying the authenticity of data in customs declarations and commercial invoices, which hampers trust in digital processes. Strengthening confidence in this data is crucial, particularly where it is prone to fraud and tax evasion. Various initiatives, especially in Latin America, have promoted blockchain for customs use. While practical, existing solutions are often region-specific or address only limited functions.

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Regular meeting

Our regular meeting takes place every first Monday of the month from 11:00 to 12:00.

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Lead

Roman Koller
Research Associate
Fraunhofer IML

Michael Douglas
Customs Technology Consultant
Rhenus/ALS Customs Services

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Members

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The acceleration and streamlining of customs processes has not yet arrived in logistics. The Working Group Open Customs Blockchain is developing a complementary offer to compensate for existing weaknesses.

Florian Ledeboer,
IP Customs Solutions GmbH

Are you interested in the topic?

Participation in the Working Group Open Customs Blockchain is open to members of the Open Logistics Foundation. The results published by the Working Group in the Open Logistics Repository are public and can be freely and commercially used by any company.

If you are interested in contributing to the Working Group Open Customs Blockchain, we would be happy to provide you with information about becoming a member of the Foundation. In addition, you have the opportunity to attend a Working Group meeting in advance to gain an impression of the topics and way of working.