Beja – Albanian Telegraphic Agency.

Faster customs service at Vlora and Kakavija for summer crowds

Pandi Skaka — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:52:59 +0000

TIRANA, August 21/ATA/ To handle increased summer traffic smoothly, customs authorities have enhanced surveillance at all entry points.

During visits to the Vlora and Kakavija customs branches, General Director of the Customs Besmir Beja reviewed work progress, service organization, and traffic flow management.

He urged customs officers to provide fast, professional service. He also stressed that making travel easier must go hand in hand with strict border controls and compliance with the law.

Furthermore, Beja highlighted the need for high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability to build stronger trust between the public, businesses and the customs administration.

Customs announced that field monitoring will continue at all border points to ensure efficient and professional service throughout the summer season.

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Another Albanian enterprise has achieved AEO certification

Pandi Skaka — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:27:16 +0000

TIRANA, July 17/ATA/ Albania’s 23rd Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) has officially been certified, joining an elite group of Trusted Trader Programs benefiting from simplified customs procedures.

During a visit to the company, Director General of the Customs Besmir Beja handed over the relevant certificate to the administrator of the “Albsteel” Ltd company.

Speaking to the event, Beja emphasized that obtaining the AEO status is the result of the company meeting the high standards required by the Customs Administration.

The “Albsteel” Ltd company is a top Albanian manufacturer and exporter of steel, sandwich panels, open profiles, and building materials. The company guarantees top-tier quality, holding certified conformity for our production control and quality management systems. /m.m/a.f/p.s./

Beja meets applicants for AEO status: Accelerating process without sacrificing standards

Pandi Skaka — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:08:01 +0000

TIRANA, February 20 /ATA/ Director General of Customs Besmir Beja held a meeting with representatives of businesses that have applied for Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.

Beja emphasized that the customs administration is at the service of entrepreneurship, while evaluating the applicants for AEO status as among the most regular enterprises in the country and true partners of the customs, emphasizing that cooperation with business is essential for fair and secure trade.

During the meeting, there was discussed on the progress of applications and the necessary steps until the approval of the status.

Beja underlined that the aim is for the process to proceed at a faster pace, but without sacrificing the necessary standards and verifications.

In conclusion, the Director General of Customs emphasized that the institution will proactively follow each application, being close to the business and reacting quickly to any need or problem that arises during the process of obtaining the AEO status.

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status is granted to reliable economic operators, who benefit from customs simplifications and facilitations, after an evaluation process on the correctness of doing business in accordance with the law. So far, 18 companies operating in different market sectors have benefited from this status, while 13 companies have also applied. /m.m/r.e/p.s./