Inclusion in focus: main customs office in Berlin celebrates the day of action shift change

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Find out everything about the "Shift Change" campaign day, in which the main customs office in Berlin will take part in the fourth year. The exchange between people with and without disabilities promotes inclusion and offers insights into the work of customs. Discover the sustainable upcycling projects and the high employment rates of people with disabilities in customs administration.
Find out everything about the "Shift Change" campaign day, in which the main customs office in Berlin will take part in the fourth year. The exchange between people with and without disabilities promotes inclusion and offers insights into the work of customs. Discover the sustainable upcycling projects and the high employment rates of people with disabilities in customs administration. (Symbolbild/MB)

The main customs office Berlin shines again with a spectacular event: the "Shift change" action day! Already in the fourth year in a row, the customs office participates in this innovative exchange, which offers people with and without disabilities the opportunity to exchange the workplace and take a look at the versatile world of customs.

The idea originated five years ago when the customs officials exchanged their old green uniform for modern blue design. The trainees of the main customs office in Stuttgart and the “Spectrum” facility packed up and created an impressive upcycling project. "In the customs workshop, the old service clothing becomes a new, sustainable product," reports Michael Unbahn, press spokesman for the main customs office in Berlin. This creative approach shows how customs not only relies on sustainability, but also actively promotes inclusion.

Inclusion in the focus

The shift change is not just an event for the main customs office in Berlin - it's a matter close to the heart! The topic of inclusion is very important here. The customs administration has an employment rate of around 8 percent for people with disabilities or those who are equivalent, and thus exceeds the legal requirement. This shows that customs takes its responsibility seriously and is actively working on reducing barriers.

In an exciting week, participants from the Berlin workshops will visit the main customs office. On this special day, customs opens its 'workshop' and gives the guests an insight into the impeccable work of the customs officers. For everyone involved, this exchange is an invaluable asset - a day full of experiences, smile and mutual learning. The anticipation for the shift change in 2025 is already noticeable, and the main customs office in Berlin is looking forward to opening more people the doors to the customs world.