Single Window for Trade and Customs Transactions Ghanas

‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience Dakar, Senegal: 6 th Nov, 2008

GCNet l GCNet CONSISTS OF TWO COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS-- THE TRADENET - THE GHANA CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GCMS)

GCNet l A primary objective is to allow for the lodgment and exchange of data and standardized information which fulfills all regulatory requirements with a single administrative document through Customs for all customs regimes.

Objectives / Mission For GCNet System Introduced To : Ø Ø Facilitate Legitimate Trade and Clearance of Goods Through Customs in a Secured Manner Enhance Mobilization of Trade-Related Revenue for Government Reduce Malpractices Associated with Import / Export Trade Reduce Transaction Costs and Delays Trade Operators Encounter in Clearing Consignments through the Ports

Manifest Parties involved: • Shipping Agents • Consolidators • Customs • Port Authority • Shippers Council • Terminal Operators

e-FCVR Parties involved: • DICs/GCSDMS • CEPS Submission of e-FCVR and receipt of validation response e-FCVR forwarded to CEPS Trade. Net Validation responses returned to DIC GCMS e-FCVR Module

e-Permits & e-Exemptions Parties Involved: • Declarants • Customs • Free Zone Board • Investment Centre • Minerals Commission • Standards Board • Food & Drugs Board • Environmental Protection Agency • Ministry of Trade • Others

Electronic Valuation of Used Vehicles

Declarations Parties involved: • Declarants • Customs • Banks • Shipping Agents • Freight Stations • Driver Vehicle & Licensing Agency Payment Confirmation Electronic Customs Declaration Validation by GCMS Trade. Net 1 st Release Delivery Allowed Selected Copies GCMS Declaration Module

Transit Tracking l l The Transit Module in GCMS enhances capturing of Transit Data and Monitoring. It captures Way-Point Data, Seals, Truck Data, etc. and ensures efficient closure of Transit Declarations Incorporate Issuance & Registration of Transit Bonds Electronically in GCMS Transit Consignments are tracked Electronically through GCMS and through deployment of Satellite Tracking Units. Reduction/Elimination of bottlenecks and Revenue Loopholes

Transit- Satellite Tracking Functionality Information Matrix • Sub-consignment No • Vehicle No • Destination • Declarant • Entry / Exit Point • Attached Flag • Overdue Report Alerts • Static Alerts • Geo Fencing – Available but undergoing testing.

Electronic Delivery Order Activities Completed: • Following Shipping Agents now live: • Delmas • CMA CGM • MSC • Antrak • Scanship • Maersk • MOL • ISAG • Elder Dempster • Blue Funnel • African Steamship • Beacon Shipping • PIL • Following Freight Stations now live: • TCT • GPHA • MPS • GJT • ACS • MCT

PETROLEUM REVENUE l l System is being used to capture Petroleum Liftings and Revenue payments by Oil Marketing Companies. This provides effective monitoring and a consolidated report of revenue collection by CEPS

How is all this data shared?

The current system users: l l l Customs Port Authority Customs Brokers Freight Forwarders Shipping Lines Commercial Banks Freight Terminals Airport Freight Handling operator Ministry of Trade Ministry Of Finance & Economic Planning Revenue Agencies Governing Board l l l Free Zone Board Standards Board Environmental Protection Agency Minerals Commission Food & Drugs Board Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Oil Marketing Companies Central Bank Statistical Service Narcotics Control Board Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority Shippers’ Council

Conclusion l l l GCNet has been operational and in continuous development since 2002 Has become a reference in the region Benefits have been substantial in terms of increase in Government revenue and reduction in clearance time

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