Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation Gordon Cragge, Chair TBG 15 and Tom Butterly, Trade Division UN ECE
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation Trade Goods Seller Payment Buyer An international trade contract gets the right goods to the right place at the right time in exchange for prompt payment of the agreed price
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation The Case for Trade Facilitation Traders want to sell or buy in overseas markets: • Quickly - Safely - Easily - Predictably - and increasingly, Securely • co-ordinate all the links in the International Supply Chain • follow commercial customs and practice • comply with official requirements • MAKE A PROFIT
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation The Case for Trade Facilitation Port Operator Frontier Post Customs Advising Bank Health Importer Authority Freight Forwarder Agent Exporter Carrier Licensing Authorities Consulate Inspection Agencies Issuing Bank
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation Breaking down the Barriers Simplify Procedures SITPROc
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation Breaking down the Barriers Simplify Procedures Standardise & Harmonise Data
Trade Facilitation and Single Window Implementation Breaking down the Barriers Simplify Procedures Standardise & Harmonise Data Electronic Business SITPROc