Basel, Switzerland - Agility Italy, leading provider of global integrated logistics, is certified AEOF “Authorized Economic Operator (Full)”. The accreditation of the AEOF status is associated with comprehensive requirements about reliability, financial stability, legal regulations and security provisions.

The “Full” AEO certification is the highest recognition, combining the customs certification (AEOC) and the security certification (AEOS).

The “AEO / Customs” status was recognized after an ad hoc audit of Agility operations in Italy by the Agenzia delle Dogane, the customs authorities in Italy, giving evidence that customs obligations were fulfilled, accounting criteria were met and financial solvency was proved. In addition, Agility demonstrated compliance with appropriate safety and security rules in order to receive “AEO / Security” status.

The AEOF accreditation offers many advantages to Agility clients: simplified customs procedures and security processes, resulting in faster movements and fewer inspections of incoming and outgoing goods. With the new Agility status customers will also profit from operational benefits. “It is of immense importance for Agility to be able to offer global standards to our customers in every market in which we are active” says Domenico Tafuro, CEO Italy.

About AEO

On 1st January 2008, the changes brought about by EC Regulations no. 648/2005 and no. 1875/2006 amending the Community Customs Code (EC Reg no. 450/2008) and the Customs Code Implementing Provisions (EC Reg. No. 2454/1993) respectively, came into force in the EU 27 Member States. These refer to the issuing of AEO/Customs Simplifications or AEO/Security or AEO/Customs Simplifications and Security certificates, all being valid throughout the Community.

This Community certification scheme applies to all economic operators and their business partners playing a role in the international supply chain, i.e. who are involved in activities covered by the relevant customs legislation and are eligible in terms of reliability and security in the supply chain.