Background and context
Seals are commonly used by customs and commercial operators to secure cargo from theft and reveal tampering. There are many types of mechanical, conventional seals on the market that have been used for decades to protect the...
Background and context
Seals are commonly used by customs and commercial operators to secure cargo from theft and reveal tampering. There are many types of mechanical, conventional seals on the market that have been used for decades to protect the...
PEN-CP invites Customs Administrations from all over the world to share information on their innovations for tackling any and all types of customs challenges and problems. The most impressive solutions and most promising ideas will win the trophy...
Customs authorities face challenges each day! Not only to prevent smuggling, but also not to hold up a passenger or the numerous amounts of the goods for inspection. What are the goods? What is in the container, box, car or train? Do we need to...
PEN-CP, the Pan-European Network of Customs Practitioners – EU Horizon 2020 funded Customs security practitioner project – acts as a European Customs innovation boosting network, powered by an innovation-centric online platform, and tailored innovation intermediary services.
PEN-CP focuses on accelerating innovation efforts across three core Customs technical areas: Data and risk management; Detection technologies; and Laboratory equipment. We have a broad variety of innovation and knowledge instruments in use, including Technology grants, Challenge competitions, Innovation awards, Annual studies and Expert reports. Across our activities, we aim to connect innovation-spirited Customs officers, helping them to ‘find friends in Customs innovation’.
The vision is to become a robust & permanent Customs innovation boosting network, helping to accelerate both incremental and radical innovations, for the direct benefit of Customs administrations in Europe and even beyond.
The H2020 grant for PEN-CP runs from August 2018 until January 2025 - any ideas and suggestions towards setting up PEN-CP 2.0, from February 2025 onwards (with multi-year duration), are most welcome; please feel free to send an email about your ideas to pen-cp@cross-border.org