EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire Conference

Environment and sustainable development

• Modernisation of the vehicle fleet and its climate impact
• Management of automotive waste and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs)
• Electric mobility and new energy sources

Regulation and the fight against counterfeit products

The role of customs in market regulation: combating counterfeiting and ensuring compliance of automotive equipment

• Border controls and safety standards for imported parts.
• Protection of equipment manufacturers’ brands and intellectual property rights.
• Parts traceability and alert mechanisms to combat the informal and counterfeit market.

Modernisation of transport and new mobility solutions

• Quality of vehicle maintenance and its impact on road safety
• Modernisation of freight and passenger transport.
• Development of electric vehicles and related infrastructure.

Tyres and total cost of ownership

Premium tyres & transport fleets: investing in quality to optimise your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

• Durability, mileage per tyre, safety, fuel savings and retreading for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles.

Profitability and positioning

Why choose premium tyres? Sales arguments, profitability and added value for automotive professionals

• Long-term profitability compared with discount/budget tyres, end-user awareness and prevention of premature tyre wear.

Regulation and vehicle fleet compliance

Road safety in West Africa: vehicle inspections as a tool to improve compliance and fleet quality

• Combating critical vehicle defects, import standards for used vehicles, and the role of inspection bodies and law enforcement.

Imports and smoother trade flows

Customs procedures and clearance of spare parts: optimise your flows and secure your imports in West Africa

• Customs formalities and procedures applicable to equipment and spare parts.
• Best practices to reduce customs clearance times and storage costs.
• Digitalisation of customs procedures in Côte d’Ivoire (Single Window for Foreign Trade).

Regional trade and the AfCFTA

What customs opportunities are available for regional automotive distribution?

• Rules of origin and preferential tariffs for automotive parts within the AfCFTA area.
• Facilitation of cross-border trade between Côte d’Ivoire and countries in the sub-region.
• Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for automotive industry stakeholders.

Professionalisation of the automotive industry

• Opportunities for industrialisation in the automotive sector
• Combating counterfeiting and protecting consumers.
• Opportunities offered by the AfCFTA.

Safety and technical performance

Premium tyres facing the challenges of West African roads: performance, safety and durability in demanding conditions

• Adaptability to local climate and road conditions, casing technologies, and reduction of blowout and accident risks.

Modernisation and operational impact

Modernising inspections to save lives and improve fleet reliability

• Inspection standards, digitalisation of vehicle inspection centres, and the direct impact of preventive maintenance on reducing accidents.

Economic cost of road safety risks

Vehicle condition and road safety: turning vehicle inspections into a tool for profitability and prevention

• Cost of accidents for transport companies, protection of vehicle assets, and awareness among drivers and fleet managers.