Launching 9 June 2025

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has developed a new programme dedicated to national transit coordinators, providing in-person and remote capacity-building to build national expertise on regional and international transit issues in developing and least developed countries.

Launching 10 June 2025

Implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement:  Article 11

This UNCTAD’s programme for national transit coordinators supports developing and least developed countries in implementing WTO TFA Article 11 on freedom of transit by strengthening technical expertise of participants on the transit-related provisions of the WTO TFA

Launching 9 June 2025

Raising awareness on the role of
national transit coordinator

UNCTAD seeks to raise awareness on the role of appointing national transit coordinators to operationalize freedom of transit by facilitating collaboration and communication with neighboring countries. UNCTAD also encourages countries to notify their contact points for their national transit coordinators

Launching 9 June 2025

Promoting compliance with international instruments on transit

This UNCTAD’s programme aims at encouraging partner countries’ compliance with international instruments on transit by increasing understanding of participants on the benefits of those Conventions and practical tools for transit facilitation

Launching 9 June 2025

Fostering regional cooperation on transit

UNCTAD’s programme for national transit coordinators seeks to foster regional cooperation to reap maximum benefit from implementing transit facilitation measures

Duration & language

The course will last approximately 12 hours and will be taught in English with Spanish interpretation

Interactive webinars

Learn and interact with the best private and public experts

Networking opportunities

Through our unique and private online learning community platform

Certificate of completion

You will get a certificate of completion to enhance
your CV

Module 1
UNDERSTANDING TRANSIT

Explore the evolving concept of transit and the legal principles behind it. You’ll learn how transit operates within international trade, the difference between customs transit and transshipment, and why freedom of transit is a cornerstone of global trade. By the end of the module, you’ll have a solid grasp of the legal and operational foundations of transit systems

Module 2
TRANSIT CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Identify the real-world barriers to efficient transit, such as outdated infrastructure, unclear regulations, or poor coordination, and discover smart strategies to overcome them. This module introduces trade facilitation principles like simplification and harmonization, and highlights powerful tools like ASYCUDA and regional guarantee systems

Module 3
ROLE OF NATIONAL TRANSIT COORDINATORS

Unpack the strategic role of national transit coordinators as outlined in the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. You’ll learn their 9 core responsibilities, how to coordinate across agencies and borders, and how to handle enquiries and risk management. This module prepares current and future coordinators to lead with clarity and purpose

Who should join?

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National Transit Coordinators and focal points

Customs and trade facilitation officials

Public sector professionals in transport, trade, or logistics

Anyone preparing to support or coordinate transit operations

Why join?

Master transit frameworks

Understand international laws, instruments, and procedures that govern the movement of goods across borders

Address real-world challenges

Identify bottlenecks and learn practical ways to resolve them using digital tools and policy solutions

Use proven facilitation tools

Explore systems like ASYCUDA and regional guarantee mechanisms to optimize national and regional transit flows

 Step into a leadership role

Learn how to represent your country, manage coordination efforts, and fulfill your responsibilities under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Our school in your own words

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A very well-designed course, clear, complete, and highly relevant both in terms of the
participant-organizer interaction and its usefulness to my agency.

Henrique Leite
 Technical Expert in Land Transport Regulation, International Affairs Office, ANTT (National Land Transport Agency of Brazil)
The course highlighted important topics that would go unnoticed with just a simple reading of the Trade Facilitation Agreement. It greatly enriched my knowledge.

Ana Paula Motta Cardoso
Institutional Director, International Chamber of the Transport Industry of Brazil
An excellent opportunity to learn about an important topic in a short time, thanks to the
high-quality content and effective teaching approach.

Rodolfo Di Pinto
Coordinator for International Relations and Foreign Trade, Government of Argentina