Definition: Cooperation between Customs and Postal Operators involves the implementation of digital platforms and systems to facilitate seamless collaboration, information exchange, and data sharing between customs authorities and postal operators. This service enables the automation of customs procedures, such as electronic customs declarations, risk assessment, and customs clearance for postal shipments. It allows customs and postal operators to exchange shipment data, track packages in real-time, and share relevant information electronically. By leveraging digital technologies, such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and data analytics, the cooperation between customs and postal operators enhances efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border postal operations. This digital solution service promotes trade facilitation, ensures compliance with customs regulations, and expedites the clearance and delivery of postal shipments within the customs environment. Source: Based on World Customs Organization (WCO) Example: In Country XYZ, customs authorities and postal operators have implemented a digital solution to enhance cooperation and streamline cross-border postal operations. The digital platform enables customs and postal operators to exchange electronic shipment data, including customs declarations and tracking information, in real-time. Customs authorities can conduct risk assessments and customs clearances based on the digital data received from postal operators. The platform facilitates seamless collaboration and communication, reducing manual paperwork and delays. It improves the visibility and traceability of postal shipments, allowing both customs authorities and postal operators to monitor the movement of packages more effectively. This digital solution enhances trade facilitation, ensures compliance with customs regulations, and expedites the clearance and delivery of postal shipments, benefiting both customs authorities and postal operators in Country XYZ. eira:iopDimension: Behavioral IoP LOST view: TVA-Customs Trade Facilitation and Collaboration Enablers [Motivation] eira:iopSaliency: The Digital Solution Service ABB is salient for technical interoperability because it is a central element the EIF's conceptual model for integrated public services. it represents the generalisation of all application services provided by an Interoperable European Solutionas as stated in the EIF: "Technical interoperability the applications and infrastructures linking systems and services." Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/CooperationBetweenCustomsAndPostalOperatorsApplicationService ABB name: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/CooperationBetweenCustomsAndPostalOperatorsApplicationService