Foreword by the WCO Secretary General

Understanding the need to keep abreast of developments in the field of disruptive technologies and to seek to understand the challenges and opportunities they bring to Customs and border management, we are presenting an updated version of the Study Report on Disruptive Technologies. In the three years since it was first published, it has served as an important source of information. However, considering the numerous pilot projects and progress that has been achieved in the meantime, we believe the time is right to provide an update to ensure that Members, the trading community and other stakeholders are well informed about the latest developments on the ground, that can further support implementation of WCO standards, such as the Revised Kyoto Convention.