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The first edition of the STaTMP Digest “Full Customs Digitalisation by 2030” (January 2026) has been released, providing a concise overview of the latest customs and trade digitalisation reforms in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The digest highlights key developments such as Ukraine’s alignment with the EU Customs Code, Moldova’s integration into the NCTS system, Georgia’s digital customs and risk-management tools, Armenia’s EU Strategic Agenda, and Azerbaijan’s Single Window and Digital Logistics Platform. These reforms are strengthening transparency, efficiency and EU alignment across the Eastern Partnership region.
It also features EU-funded connectivity projects, cooperation opportunities, funding schemes and a 2026 events calendar for transport, logistics and trade companies, supporting business recovery and cross-border cooperation.

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The EU4Digital Academy provides free-of-charge digital skills training to SMEs’ employees in the Eastern partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine). The EU4Digital Academy ‘Digital Marketing’ course is all about strategies and tools that really work. It will introduce you to the topic of digital marketing and then deep dive into branding, content marketing, advertising, social media marketing and search engine optimisation tools – covering all you need to know to boost your sales.
Who is this course for?

• Individuals and employees from Eastern partner countries seeking to enhance their knowledge of digital tools.

• Business owners, entrepreneurs or marketing professionals from Eastern partner countries looking to secure their digital assets, protect sensitive information, and ensure the safety of their online operations.

• Anyone from Eastern partner countries interested in mastering cybersecurity strategies to safeguard their digital activities and enhance their overall online security, who wants to learn more about eCommerce, digital marketing, and digitalisation of business.

At this moment, the next courses are available: Cybersecurit; Digital Marketing Essentials; Digital Marketing; Digitalisation of Business
The courses give you both theoretical and practical knowledge. After finishing, you will have the knowledge and skills to start selling in the European Union (EU) through marketplaces, or to use digital marketing to boost your sales. EU4Digital Academy also issues an EU-aligned digital certificate, which you can easily share and display as proof of your knowledge.
Read more by the link: https://eufordigital.eu/eu4digital-academy/

Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to extend the Road Transport Agreement, ensuring continued liberalised freight transport between Ukraine and EU member states. The extension removes the need for bilateral transport permits, helping Ukrainian carriers maintain stable access to EU markets. The agreement also supports smoother logistics, reduces delays at borders, and strengthens Ukraine’s integration into the EU transport network amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

https://mindev.gov.ua/en/news/ukraina-ta-ievropeiskyi-soiuz-prodovzhyly-transportnyi-bezviz

The Transport Community launched three EU-funded technical assistance programmes to support Ukraine and Moldova in aligning their transport sectors with EU standards.

• Road transport (Ukraine): drafting 11 EU-aligned legal acts and a roadmap for vehicle type-approval reform.

• Maritime transport (Ukraine): preparing 13 legal acts and full alignment with the EU maritime acquis by 2026.

• Rail transport (Moldova): developing new regulatory acts, safety procedures, and institutional tools to implement the EU rail acquis.

These initiatives run until spring 2026 and strengthen safety, interoperability, and integration into the EU transport market.

https://www.transport-community.org/news/transport-community-launches-three-new-technical-assistances-to-support-ukraines-and-moldovas-eu-transport-integration/

New features: The State Customs Service launched new features in its Telegram bot: AI-based consultations: if a request isn’t recognized, it’s routed to an AI trained on customs law and practice, giving more precise, personalized responses.

Voice input: users (e.g., drivers, brokers) can ask questions by voice, making interaction faster and more accessible.Also, customs payment accounts were updated on the Single Window for International Trade portal.

https://komersant.ua/en/derzhmytsluzhba-vprovadyla-novi-tsyfrovi-servisy-iaki-zruchnosti-otrymaie-biznes

As of October 2025, Ukraine reported that 80% of its customs legislation has been aligned with EU standards. Ukraine synchronizes procedures with the EU Customs Code — crucial for NCTS, automation, and regulatory convergence.

https://finway.com.ua/en/ukraine-harmonized-its-customs-legislation

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