Algeria’s customs administration enters digital Era with innovative online system

The General Directorate of Customs (DGD) in Algeria has taken a significant step forward in its digital transformation by launching an innovative information system.

This new platform enables travelers to complete their customs procedures online, including obtaining Customs Passage Titles (TPD) for vehicles and making declarations for currency and valuable items.

This technological advancement builds upon the ALCES global system, which has been operational since November 2023 at all of the country’s border posts.

The newly implemented system is now in use across land, sea, and air offices, representing a substantial modernization of customs procedures.

In addition to this new system, the DGD has also made key documents available online through its official portal, including an updated user charter and a revised exporter guide.

These digital resources enhance an already robust ecosystem supported by a high-performing data center and modern telecommunications networks.

The customs administration is intensifying its efforts to interconnect with the digital platforms of other public institutions.

Successful tests have been conducted with the information systems of the Ministries of Commerce, Agriculture, and Pharmaceutical Industry.

This interoperability, which is expected to be fully implemented by the first half of 2025, aims to streamline the issuance of licenses and administrative certificates related to foreign trade.

The objectives of this technological modernization are twofold: to optimize public service delivery while strengthening control mechanisms.

The integrated system not only simplifies administrative procedures and improves service quality but also contributes to the development of the digital economy.

Additionally, it enhances the fight against fraud and smuggling by promoting greater transparency in resource management.

As Algeria embraces this digital revolution, the DGD aims to improve efficiency, facilitate international trade, and ultimately bolster the country’s economic landscape.

With these advancements, Algeria’s customs administration is poised to enhance its role in the global trade environment.