Port of Piteå and Swedish Customs in new collaboration against customs crime
We at the Port of Piteå have recently initiated a collaboration with the Swedish Customs (Tullverket) to jointly strengthen efforts against customs crime. By sharing knowledge and experience, we aim to contribute to safer transport flows and a more secure logistics network.
As part of a joint initiative to combat customs-related crime, the Port of Piteå and the Swedish Customs have signed an SMT agreement – Samverkan mot Tullbrottslighet (Collaboration Against Customs Crime). The purpose is to combine each party’s expertise, experience, and network to prevent crime and detect irregularities at an early stage.
The collaboration is based on a number of concrete measures to counter smuggling and undue influence. By keeping communication channels open and active, we create a safe and transparent working environment. The Port of Piteå contributes industry insights and knowledge of our transport flows, while the Swedish Customs provides staff training and a designated point of contact for swift and trusted information exchange.
The agreement will be continuously monitored and adjusted as needed. Both the Port of Piteå and the Swedish Customs emphasize the importance of a long-term partnership built on trust and shared responsibility.
Information Session
As part of the collaboration, we were visited in early May by Sven Eriksson, intelligence officer at the Swedish Customs, and Erik Furmark, customs inspector and dog handler in Haparanda. Together, they highlighted the importance of collaboration and delivered a presentation featuring concrete examples of how customs cooperation works in practice – both for the Port of Piteå and ShoreLink – along with insights into the current state of customs crime in Sweden.