Taiwanese freight forwarding and logistics specialist Dimerco has achieved recognition of its AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) accreditation across the whole of China.

The accreditation confirms its status as a leading logistics provider in the region with a secure supply chain, and efficient customs controls and procedures that are efficient and compliant from the point of origin through to final delivery destination.

 A spokesman for the company said while Dimerco's AEO certified status was already recognized in many of the major Chinese hubs, the recent accreditation guaranteed the quality and security of its operations across the entire country.

“Whatever the location, customers moving goods in or out of China will now enjoy the range of benefits that dealing with an AEO accredited operator confers,” the spokesperson said.

With the AEO accreditation across China, Dimerco’s clients will now get priority at the customs clearance, simplified customs processes and fewer security and safety-related controls.

Ultimately, customers using an AEO certified provider such as Dimerco can expect fewer inspections and delays in the dispatch of cargo, resulting in faster more secure cross-border shipping.

AEO accreditation facilitates also offer better traceability of flows of goods and improves security between supply chain partners, mitigating against potential disruptions in trade flows due to increases in security alert levels, border closures and/or natural disasters, hazardous emergencies or other major incidents, among others.

To achieve AEO accreditation, providers are assessed on their finances, site security, shipping procedures, compliance with customs requirements and the diligent fulfilment of relevant legal and safety regulations.