OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING CUSTOMS INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCELERATE TRADE FLOWS
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customs infrastructure, trade facilitation, digital customs, risk management system, border management, logistics hubs, automated customs procedures, international trade, supply chain efficiency.Abstract
This article examines the strategic opportunities for enhancing customs infrastructure as a key driver for accelerating international and regional trade flows. The study analyzes current challenges in customs procedures, identifies infrastructural and technological constraints, and evaluates the potential of digital solutions, risk-based control systems, automated processing tools, and modern logistics hubs to improve trade facilitation. Special attention is given to the role of integrated information platforms, coordinated border management, and public–private partnership mechanisms in ensuring efficient, transparent, and predictable customs operations. The research highlights how strengthening Uzbekistan’s customs infrastructure can reduce transaction costs, optimize cargo movement, and create favorable conditions for increased competitiveness in global markets.
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