CORPORATE PRESENTATION

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1 CORPORATE PRESENTATION 2013

2 We make global trade flow smoother & safer Our vision Be the best worldwide provider of trade facilitation and trade security services. Our mission Provide innovative solutions and tailor- made services that improve and secure the trade environment and deliver added value for our customers. 2

3 COTECNA IN BRIEF Founded in Switzerland in 1974 A world leader in testing, inspection and certification services Supplies services for government and commercial sectors Member of the IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies) Geneva Head Office ISO 9001:2008 certified by AB Certification France, Certificate N A 928 ANAB accredited for ISO 9001 FLA and WRAP accreditations for social compliance Member of the FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations) and the Gafta (Grain & Feed Trade Association) 3

4 INTERNATIONAL NETWORK qualified professionals in over 100 offices worldwide 4

5 COTECNA GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS & ACCREDITATIONS* PHILIPPINES INDONESIA ARMENIA MONTENEGRO EQ. GUINEA ALGERIA* BURUNDI EL SALVADOR IRAQ* CHAD 2010 GABON 2013 PAKISTAN SOMALIA GHANA ECUADOR COLOMBIA SENEGAL COTE D IVOIRE UNITED STATES BURKINA FASO 2000 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VENEZUELA 2005 CONGO SAUDI ARABIA* ANGOLA MEXICO UZBEKISTAN YEMEN KENYA CHAD MALI SUDAN BENIN NIGERIA PERU 1995 NIGER TOGO DJIBOUTI IRAN EUROPEAN UNION EGYPT TANZANIA COMOROS Blue: ongoing contracts Grey: past contracts 5

6 TAILOR-MADE SERVICES PORTFOLIO.1 Destination inspection p. 8 Pre-Shipment inspection p. 10 Scanning services p. 12 Electronic transit monitoring p. 14 Risk management system p. 16 Customs valuation assistance p. 18 Electronic single window p. 20 Post clearance verification p. 22 6

7 TAILOR-MADE SERVICES PORTFOLIO.2 Trade security & facilitation p. 24 Tailor-made partnerships & financial schemes p. 26 Commodities p. 28 Consumer goods p. 30 Verification of conformity p. 32 Laboratories p. 33 Trade finance p. 34 Information technologies p. 35 7

8 DESTINATION INSPECTION Set of tailor-made verification and capacity building services developed to assist Customs with targeted inspection of imported goods upon arrival in the destination country. Assist governments to: Improve trade facilitation Secure Customs revenue collection Combat fraud and smuggling Guarantee national security and fighting against international terrorism Comply with the prevailing international regulations and guidelines Address ports and in-land border posts congestion Boost national economy 8

9 DESTINATION INSPECTION Services: Physical inspection Documentary review Tariff classification Valuation of goods for payable duties and taxes Computerized Risk Management System (CRMS ) Non-intrusive inspection (scanner imaging) Technical support Regular reporting process Training and capacity building Transfer of technology Targeted inspection & capacity building 9

10 PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION Set of tailor made verification services developed to assist Customs with targeted inspection of imported goods from the country of supply. Assist governments to: Ensure proper collection of import duties and taxes Prevent Customs duty evasion and/or capital flight Comply with the prevailing international regulations and guidelines Protect national industry 10

11 PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION Services: Physical inspection Container inspection and sealing Documentary review Tariff classification Valuation of goods for payable duties and taxes Certification of final documents Regular reporting process Training and capacity building Inspection & revenue protection 11

12 SCANNING SERVICES Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) solutions to assist Customs and security organisations in implementing and managing scanning operations in an efficient manner. Assist Authorities to: Detect discrepancies between the goods and the declaration Combat smuggling and fraud Improve revenue collection Improve security Encourage compliance Facilitate trade Reduce clearance time 12

13 SCANNING SERVICES Services: Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts Feasibility studies and consultancy Assistance with scanner purchase, implementation, operation and maintenance Training and capacity building Risk management (CRMS ) integration Non Intrusive Inspection 13

14 ELECTRONIC TRANSIT MONITORING SYSTEM Cotrack, a remote monitoring solution to control transit traffic and to combat fraud effectively and facilitate commercial exchanges. Cotrack uses leading edge technologies in terms of GPS, telecommunications and information graphics. Assist Authorities to: Identify exact location of vehicle and cargo Better manage transit bonds Improve Customs efficiency Detect and report abnormal behaviour Secure Customs revenue Combat fraud and terrorism Facilitate trade 14

15 ELECTRONIC TRANSIT MONITORING SYSTEM Services: Technical feasibility study and identification of appropriate solution Supply and installation of global transit monitoring solution Implementation of control solutions during transit operations Analysis and reporting of data received Training and capacity building Technical assistance and maintenance 15

16 RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CRMS (Computerized Risk Management System), an intelligent IT solution and services to identify, analyse and monitor the risks involved in trade transactions. Assist Customs to: Encourage importer compliance Identify and evaluate level of fraud risk Ensure appropriate intervention based on risk level Combat fraud Improve revenue protection Improve security Facilitate trade 16

17 RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Services: Feasibility studies Examination of Customs procedures connected with risk management and scanners Setup of risk management committees Setup of national databases on fraud Deployment of solutions on a pilot site and subsequently at national level Technical assistance and maintenance Full integration with Customs scanning and valuation services Customs training and capacity building Adaptation of solutions to the context and the Customs targets 17

18 CUSTOMS VALUATION ASSISTANCE ValueQuest, a complete modular software package automated system to enable governments and Customs to verify the accuracy of the declared value of goods. Assist Customs to: Conform to the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation (ACV) Verify import compliance with ACV rules Combat commercial fraud and enhance Customs revenues Contribute to Customs modernization and efficiency Promote trade facilitation Contribute to the implementation of efficient risk management policy 18

19 CUSTOMS VALUATION ASSISTANCE Services: A dedicated valuation database for Customs Delivery of valuation services to Customs through the Privileged Access Programme Customization of applications to local regulations Stand alone or network system Technical assistance and maintenance Training and capacity building Additional services for verification of transaction existence and enquiries Installation of relevant applications in Customs offices 19

20 ELECTRONIC SINGLE WINDOW Solutions from Cotecna brings the entire international trading community together in one single access point to accelerate and secure the clearing process for goods. Cotecna combines its operational expertise with strong partnerships and solid technology suppliers. An average Customs transaction involves : different parties 40 documents 200 data elements which are repeated at least 30 times The rekeying of 60-70% of all data at least once 20

21 ELECTRONIC SINGLE WINDOW Services Feasibility studies Reengineering of processes and procedures Up to 100% financing in PPP (Public/Private Partnership) Customization of the solutions to the local context and objectives of the stakeholders Operation of Electronic Single Window solution Technical assistance and maintenance Training and capacity building Full transfer of the solutions in the frame of BOT contracts 21

22 POST CLEARANCE VERIFICATION Set of tailor-made verification and capacity building services developed with an innovative approach to assist Customs in verifying Customs declarations in a post clearance scheme. Assist Customs to: Facilitate trade Comply with the prevailing international regulations and guidelines Emphasize Customs modernization and efficiency Secure Customs revenue collection Empower post-clearance audit department Speed-up the release of good and focus on post-clearance audits Address ports and in-land border posts congestion 22

23 POST CLEARANCE VERIFICATION Services: Documentary check and investigation Tariff classification Analysis of Customs value for duties and taxes payable Transactional database Computeriezd Risk Management System (CRMS ) Technical assistance Regular reporting process Training and capacity building Transfer of technology Facilitate trade and capacity building 23

24 TRADE SECURITY & FACILITATION Supply chain security inspection and surveillance services to protect international trade activities from terrorist and criminal acts while enhancing commercial flows. Assist Authorities to: Enhance supply chain security Safeguard society Protect international trade Facilitate legitimate trade 24

25 TRADE SECURITY & FACILITATION Supply chain security & visibility Inspection of goods at point of origin and at points of transit Non intrusive inspection of containers and cargo Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags on cargo Active RFID tags on containers Independent verification of the integrity of the container throughout the supply chain Secure transmission and sharing of electronic information Ports and containers security Container scanning Radiation and explosive detectors Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems Electronic smart seals RFID/Barcode reading via portable data terminals Credentialing of employees and visitors Automated Risk Analysis on exports (CRMS ) 25

26 TAILOR-MADE PARTNERSHIPS & FINANCIAL SCHEMES As a privately-owned business, Cotecna has the full flexibility and experience to create tailor-made solutions to meet its clients specific needs and save on the Government s direct costs. Cotecna sustainable Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) turnkey projects, can be shaped as: BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) or BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer), Concession contracts, as long term partnership towards client s empowerment; Long term partnership agreement (public service provider), Structured Customs modernization (User-Pay principle) and includes: Up to 100% Cotecna financing Facility design & assets procurement Operational setup Project implementation, operation & maintenance Training and capacity building 26

27 TAILOR-MADE PARTNERSHIPS & FINANCIAL SCHEMES Common types of project for PPP: BOT for cargo scanners procurement, installation, maintenance and operation Concession for a national transit monitoring & cargo tracking scheme Customs risk management and valuation services based on User-Pay principle The 3 Cotecna promises: Modern technologies to service Customs Guaranteed results: project tested and proved before transfer to government No impact on government budget 27

28 COMMODITIES Agricultural products A worldwide network of specialists and laboratories for shippers, traders and government organizations to assess the quality, quantity and integrity of their products. The company offers services to all market segments: cereals, pulses, oilseeds, feedstuffs, liquid cargoes, sugar, fibers, fruits, coffee, fertilizers, etc. Metals and minerals On-site, independent inspection services for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, coal, ores and other minerals, concentrates, and scrap metal help to preserve the interests of our customers. Cotecna s analyses determine; the properties of products, their tolerance of humidity and their particle size distribution. Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) In partnership with first class insurers, Cotecna provides clients with a guarantee against the possible shortage of goods which may occur between their loading in the point of origin and unloading at destination. The client is compensated if a difference should occur. 28

29 COMMODITIES Services: Loading and discharge supervision operations Vessel hatch and hold inspection. Water tightness Ship certification validity Draft survey and tank gauging Visual control and report on condition Contractual sampling Sample preparation and sealing Laboratory testing and analyses Traceability and identity preservation Supervision of weighing / tally control 29

30 CONSUMER GOODS Cotecna offers a full range of services including product inspection, process evaluation and technical assistance. Manufactured products The Cotecna network of experts ensures that the product conforma with customers specification or national and international standards. Cotecna has a sophisticated and userfriendly website guiding customers through all steps of inspection. Customers can order inspections on-line. 30

31 CONSUMER GOODS Services: Raw material quality control Initial production inspection During production inspection Final random inspection Loading supervision Factory audit and social audits Laboratory testing Product conformity testing Pre-shipment inspection 31

32 VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY VOC programs are compulsory mechanisms imposed by Governments to verify goods before they are shipped to ensure they meet the required quality and safety standards of the importing country. Services Physical inspections Laboratory testing of samples Documentary verification Issuance of Certificate of Conformity Benefits Protection of consumers Detection of counterfeit goods Faster Customs clearance Protection of local market against unfair competition Programs Egypt, Iraq, Sudan, Nigeria 32

33 LABORATORIES Cotecna has a global network of laboratories certified to national and international standards that offer testing services for grains, cereal products, feedstuffs, vegetable oils and consumer goods such as toys. We also provide quality certificates on the basis of the results presented by independent and accredited laboratories (e.g. Gafta and FOSFA for agricultural products). 33

34 TRADE FINANCE SERVICES Cotecna assists borrowers and lenders in setting up cost effective. Solid Basle ll & lll compliant financing structures. All commodities, as well as general cargo and consumer goods, are covered. Services Monitoring of collateral at any stage of the transaction Handling of titles and other documents related to goods 34

35 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES An in-house web-based application developed by Cotecna For customers in the trade finance services sector Allows borrowers and banks access to their contracts in real time Access secured by a personal password Encrypted login and communication A state-of the art solution Issues documents fully compliant with eucp600 requirements Enables transmission of e-certificates by Significantly speeds up and secures process of submitting documents 35

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