UN CEFACT Single Window Recommendation Simplifying International Trade

UN CEFACT Single Window Recommendation Simplifying International Trade Gordon Cragge Chair – International Trade Procedures Working Group (TBG 15 of UN CEFACT)

UN CEFACT Vision: To deliver Simple, Transparent and Effective Trading Processes for Global Commerce n Global Remit – open to participation from all countries, intergovernmental and business organisations, and private sector n Focus is 3 main pillars of international trade: n – – – business processes and trade procedures data content, definitions and flow enabling information and communication technologies

UN CEFACT International Supply Chain Reference Model Seller Goods Buy Ship Pay Buyer Payment

UN CEFACT International Trade Procedures Working Group (TBG 15) Objectives: n Identify, simplify, harmonise and align public and private sector practices, procedures and information flows in the international trade transaction n Maintain existing and develop new UN CEFACT Recommendations n Promote the adoption and implementation of trade facilitation tools and techniques

Meeting regulatory requirements and providing information to government On a daily basis, business has to prepare and submit increasing amounts of information; • to various governmental authorities • at different stages within the international trade process; and • via various communication routes (paper or EDI) • with each authority often having its own specific (automated) systems and paper forms.

Meeting regulatory requirements and providing information to government The current situation

Shipping Documentation Passenger Documents Crew Documents IMO FAL Forms Transport Documents Customs Forms Transport IMO Customs Health FAL Health Certificates Ships Stores

Shipping Documentation Passenger Documents Crew Documents IMO FAL Forms Transport Documents Customs Forms Health Certificates Ships Stores

A single window The new approach - a simple, onestop solution offering official control with trade facilitation.

The Single Window Project Approach n Survey of existing and planned Single Windows in 20 countries to determine: – – current practices; structures; products and services; and funding mechanisms. n Develop a UN CEFACT Recommendation and Guide based on the research and analysis of the survey results n NOW PUBLISHED!

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 Governments and those involved in the international trade and movement of goods to consider implementing a Single Window facility that allows: n parties to lodge standardised information and documents with a single entry point to fulfil all export, import and transit related regulatory requirements n if the information is electronic, then individual data elements should only be submitted once

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 n n the sharing of all information supported by a legal framework that provides privacy and security in the exchange of information co-ordinate the controls of the various governmental authorities, where appropriate facilities to receive payment of duties and other charges the single entry point to provide access to trade related government information

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 Proceed with the setting up of a Single Window facility at the national level through a collaborative effort with all relevant governmental authorities and the business community Give full consideration to the guidelines attached to the present recommendation in the establishment of their Single Window facility

The Guide on the establishment of a Single Window n n n The Guidelines Overview description of a Single Window Common models for a Single Window Benefits of a Single Window Practical steps in planning and implementing a Single Window Key factors for a successful Single Window

The Guide on the establishment of a Single Window n n n The Annexes Annex A: Single Window Models - examples of existing or planned Single Windows Annex B: Practical Steps for Planning & Implementation Annex C: Components of a Feasibility Study Annex D: Tools & Techniques Annex E: Signposts - contact details for operational Single Windows and international organisation projects

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 Next Steps

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 n n Next Steps Develop a publicity pack Presentations to interested organisations Promotion at the Capacity Building Workshop for Trade Facilitation Implementation Monitor existing and developing Single Windows to improve Guidelines

UN CEFACT Recommendation 33 Next Steps