SGS strengthens eCustoms services with new Italian acquisition
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / March 14, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, explores the crucial role of eCustoms in enhancing trade efficiency and product compliance in an article that also highlights direct brokerage solutions for Italy through the acquisition of Stella Operazioni Doganali.
Over 40 years of experience gives Stella Operazioni Doganali a breadth of local knowledge in a strategic location at the Interporto Bologna logistics hub, allowing SGS to expand its services in Italy and offer direct brokerage solutions for international clients whilst reducing reliance on external partners. There are also plans to extend this reach to key trade hubs including the Port of Trieste and Swiss border crossings.
The acquisition of Stella Operazioni Doganali supports SGS’s complete portfolio of customs services for businesses, helping them stay compliant, save money and streamline cross-border operations. Innovative digital platforms such as TransitNet, available in 25 countries, enable SGS and its clients to manage transit declarations online and provide 24-hour support.
Comprehensive customs brokerage solutions, integrated port systems and customs inspections provide cost-effective guidance for successful and compliant trade. SGS’s expert services help businesses meet the challenges of evolving regulations and trade restrictions, enabling penalty-free market access to lucrative global markets.
Further details of SGS’s eCustoms services are available in the Q1 PCA newsletter
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