European Customs integrates Moldova

Starting 1 November 2025, Moldova will officially join the Convention on the Common Transit Procedure and begin applying the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS), effectively integrating the country into the EU’s common customs network, reports Logos Press.

For economic operators, this means submitting a single electronic transit declaration, valid from the point of departure to the point of destination, reducing time spent on customs formalities and making procedures more predictable.

NCTS will enable real-time electronic data exchange with customs authorities across Europe, cutting costs for businesses and shortening the time needed for guarantees.

At the same time, submitting false information or documents will become more difficult for businesses, while for the Customs Service, the introduction of NCTS is expected to reduce corruption risks. Authorities also expect more reliable trade statistics.

On 25 September, the EU Council also invited Moldova to join the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods, a further step toward unifying trade procedures within the EU’s customs framework.

 Comment from the Institute of Danube Research 

“Moldova’s accession to the European customs space is a strategic breakthrough for the entire region. It opens a new level of integration of logistics flows between the EU, Moldova, and Ukraine, especially considering the growing importance of Danube and Black Sea ports.

For Ukraine, this signals the prospect of harmonized procedures and transit compatibility, reducing transport costs and boosting regional competitiveness.

In the long run, the new customs architecture could serve as a foundation for building a common Danube–Black Sea economic space, where logistics, energy, and trade operate under shared rules.”