AEO for APM in Barcelona
APM Terminals Barcelona has taken a further step to ease up handling processes. The terminal has obtained the authorised economic operator (OEA) certificate for customs procedures, a declaration issued by the Spanish tax agency which guarantees the security of the goods produced, stored, shipped and/or transported by order of the operator in question.
In the words of the terminal representatives: “We obtained the AEO in protection and security five years ago and now we have been granted the customs certificate, thus completing the AEO”.
The audit performed by the tax agency prior to issuing the AEO checks whether the applicant company has proven financial solvency, a record of compliance with customs regulations, rigorous checks on accounting, commercial, IT and customs procedures, and optimal levels of physical security in its facilities. (mw)