4th December 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

Delegation from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including representatives from the Global Targeting Advisory Division (GTAD) and the Container Security Initiative (CSI), paid a courtesy visit to ROCB A/P in Bangkok on 4th December 2024.

Mr. Jun Tajima, Head of ROCB A/P, warmly welcomed the delegation led by Director David Dodson, reaffirming the longstanding partnership between US CBP and ROCB. The meeting focused on enhancing risk management and targeting capacity building across the Asia Pacific region.

During the visit, both parties engaged in productive discussions about potential collaboration opportunities. Mr. Tajima provided an overview of ROCB A/P's mission and activities, highlighting the organization's role in implementing WCO standards and tools, fostering partnerships, and advancing capacity building across Asia Pacific members.

The CBP delegation shared their capacity building efforts in Asia Pacific Region, such as conducting International Border Interdiction Trainings (IBIT) and Trade Risk Management (TRM) workshops. The TRM workshop, which utilizes standard spreadsheets to teach targeting and risk analysis concepts, was emphasized as an accessible tool for customs administrations with limited capabilities.

The meeting concluded with mutual appreciation for the opportunity and with further discussion on the collaboration in future engagements.

Both ROCB A/P and CBP look forward to working together to enhance customs operations, targeting, and risk management within the Asia Pacific region.

For more information, please contact ROCB A/P at rocb@rocbap.org.