Transcript JONATHAN OFORI (Example of effective Single Windows in Africa : Ghana )

‘Single Window’ for Trade and
Customs Transactions,
Ghana’s Experience
Dakar, Senegal: 6th Nov, 2008
GCNet
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GCNet CONSISTS OF TWO
COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS-- THE TRADENET
- THE GHANA CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (GCMS)
GCNet
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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 :
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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
Customs
Backup Server
Declarants
EDI
Shipping
Lines / Agents
TradeNet Server
EDI
EDI
GCMS Server
Commercial
Banks
OPTIC FIBER
EDI
EDI
Freight
Terminals
Internet
Government
Ministries and
Agencies
Manifest
Parties involved:
• Shipping Agents
• Consolidators
• Customs
• Port Authority
• Shippers Council
• Terminal Operators
Electronic Manifest
Submission
Acceptance by CEPS
TradeNet
Copies to GPHA, GSC
and mandated Freight
Stations
GCMS Manifest
Module
e-FCVR
Parties involved:
• DICs/GCSDMS
• CEPS
Submission of e-FCVR
and receipt of
validation response
e-FCVR forwarded to CEPS
TradeNet
Validation responses
returned to DIC
GCMS e-FCVR
Module
e-Permits & e-Exemptions
Applicant
e.g. Free Zone Company
Electronic Application
& Response
Electronic Exemption
Forwarded to CEPS
TradeNet
Electronic Application
& Response
MDA HQ
Copy to Other
Agencies
VAT Secretariat
GCMS Permit &
Exemption Module
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
TradeNet
1 st Release
Delivery
Allowed
Selected
Copies
GCMS Declaration
Module
Transit Tracking
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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
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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?
MOFEP
GCMS
Production
Server
BoG
MOTI
Real Time Replication
Security
Agencies
GCMS Report
Server
Revenue
Agencies
Controlling
Agencies
Other MDAs
CEPS R&M
The current system users:
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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
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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
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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
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR ATTENTION