ASBIS achieves AEO status in Africa: a key development for supply chain security
ASBIS Africa, a subsidiary of ASBISC Enterprises PLC (WSE: ASB), has been recognized as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) by national customs authorities in Africa. This designation enhances ASBIS’s reputation as a leader in compliance and excellence in cross-border trade throughout the region.
What does AEO recognition mean?
The AEO status signifies that ASBIS Africa adheres to the highest international standards for customs regulations, secure supply chain management, and operational integrity, as established by the World Customs Organization (WCO). This achievement highlights ASBIS’s commitment to ensuring security across its supply chain.
Commitment to supply chain security at ASBIS
The attainment of the AEO status is part of ASBIS’s broader effort to secure global certifications. In 2023, the company achieved the ‘Authorized Economic Operator – Full’ (AEOF) certification within the EU’s AEO program, indicating that ASBIS has passed a series of rigorous customs audits and consistently meets high standards for customs simplifications and security. Furthermore, in 2024, ASBIS bolstered its commitment to supply chain security by obtaining the TAPA Facility Security Requirements (FSR) level A certification for its distribution center located in Prague, Czech Republic.
These milestones reflect ASBIS’s dedication to excellence in international trade security and operational integrity.