The Latin American Confederation of Customs Agents (CLAA) celebrates its 20th anniversary on November 8, consolidating itself as one of the most influential institutions in the professionalization of foreign trade in Mexico and the region.
Founded in 2005 by Fernando Ramos along with Luis Silva y Gutiérrez, Felipe Miguel González Jaimes, Luis Hoyo García, Boris Aronovich London and Enrique Reséndez Covarrubias , CLAA was created with the purpose of legitimately representing customs agents before the authorities, providing operational support to the offices and becoming a reliable interlocutor with business organizations.
“The arrival of CLAA changed the way the authorities acted; we opened up competition in pre-validation and other services, always with a critical but proactive stance,” Ramos recalls.
Under the current presidency of John Willy Kolter , the Confederation has strengthened trade union cohesion and regional cooperation, promoting the modernization of customs procedures, technical training and the adoption of high ethical standards.
“We have succeeded in uniting national associations, promoting the digitization of processes and professionalizing customs agents through certifications and regulatory update programs,” says Willy.
Today, CLAA serves as a technical-regulatory bridge between governments, companies and customs agents, promoting the harmonization of regulations and the interoperability of systems.
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