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A field report on the first few days with Passar

On 1 June 2023, the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) put the first version of the new goods traffic system Passar into operation. The launch was preceded by years of intensive preparation. We take a look behind the scenes and show you what happened in the days surrounding the launch of the new system.

DaziT – first-half report

Four and a half years have elapsed, and another four and a half remain until project completion. A good opportunity to review the results achieved with the DaziT transformation programme to date.

Activation: When fiction becomes reality

In Ramsen, a border crossing at the northern edge of Switzerland, automatic activation using telematics is no longer a distant vision, but reality. Customs is thus adopting technology that is already widely used in the field of logistics, which helps to reduce costs. Video demonstration.
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