AEO Programme
AEO Programme sits in the CustomsFrameworks phase of GovOS — AJG's synthesis of the global rule-making infrastructure. AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) is the trusted-trader certification: AEO-T1/T2/T3 (India), AEO-C/S/F (EU), CTPAT (US). Benefits: faster clearance, reduced inspection, deferred payments, single-window. ~80 countries have AEO programmes; ~30 MRAs. Reach: ~80 country programmes; ~30 MRAs. Cadence: Application 6-12 months; 3-yr validity. Multilateral coverage: 197 countries × 273 FTAs × 28 blocs.
Primary actors
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Frequently asked about AEO Programme
What is the reach of AEO Programme?
~80 country programmes; ~30 MRAs
How often is AEO Programme updated?
Application 6-12 months; 3-yr validity
Who are the primary actors in AEO Programme?
national-customs, aeo-applicants, sgs-bv-auditors.
Does AEO Programme apply across all 197 countries?
GovOS is multilateral by construction. Some categories are universal (WTO, WCO); others are jurisdiction-specific (DGFT for India, USTR for US). Country-specific applications are surfaced via /os/govos/country/{country}/.
How does this relate to AJG's broader trade-intelligence platform?
GovOS is the rule-making layer atop AJG's data substrate. It complements TradeOS (operations) and DealOS (deal structures). Cross-OS triads — DealOS × TradeOS × GovOS — surface the strategic + operational + regulatory views together.