i-transit & TransitNet

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1 Global Preparatory Meeting on the Mid-Term Review of the Implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action on Trade Facilitation Opportunities for Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries Geneva, 8 9 July 008 i-transit & TransitNet by Philippe Isler and Jirka Groenendijk This paper is reproduced by the UNCTAD secretariat in the form and language in which it has been received. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of the United Nations.

2 Transit is crucial but unknown i-transit & TransitNet A presentation to UNCTAD on Trade Facilitation opportunities for Land Locked and Transit Developing Countries Well managed Transits procedures are favouring trade. TIR experience, (1800 in 1954 to 3 million in 007 Geneva, July 008 Common Transit experience in 007 +/-14 Million Free circulation Transit components A rolling duty free shop and Transit Known Operators Procedures & rules applied by both and trade financial guarantees Summary declaration Risk management (e.g. seals, escorts, documentary controls, timing and monitoring) There are two different experience we can with you share i-transit in Ghana (national Transit experience), and TransitNet in Europe (regional Transit experience) Where Next The Challenges The GCNet / CEPS i-transit System Widespread perception that Transit Regime is an open door Paper Bond System Reliance on Escort System Result Transit goods diverted into local market: Revenue loss Economic distortions Difficult to manage Bonds never called in Ineffective in tackling diversion Costly More Controls More paper More checks More agencies Still ineffective Unnecessary delays and costs

3 The Solutions i-transit Widespread perception that Transit Regime is an open door Paper Bond System Reliance on Escort System Solution Review and re-engineer processes Develop i-transit solution to address problem areas Interface to Guarantor Replace with range of i-transit Tools Effective Controls Cargo Sealing Online Check Points (Logical Tracking) Remote monitoring IP Cameras Satellite Tracking Data Exchange Integrated solution incorporating: Sub-consignment breakdown Transit Vehicle and Foreign Importer Registration Route and Check Point Definition Online Check Points Data Exchange Monitoring Tools e-bond Cargo Sealing Interface for Guarantor (SIC) Electronic Bond tied to transit declaration Secure Container Seals applied by on Transit Containers Incorporation of a Bulk Seal System (80% of cargo non-containerised) Automatic Closure of Bond upon exit of final Sub-consignment Satellite Tracking - Units Satellite Tracking - System Self Contained Unit not reliant on vehicles electrics Attached for duration of journey by magnetic mount and security strop Uses Global Positioning System to Fix position Global Positioning System Satellites - fix obtained from 4 Inmarst Communications Satellite Uses Inmarsat satellite constellation to report position Internet Transit Vehicle Earth Station - UK Webserver GCNet Tracking Portal

4 Satellite Tracking Data Exchange Regional to.. Reporting Tools for: CEPS SIC i-transit System SIC Police CEPS Transit Team Security Mandated Ministries Real Time Replication i-transit Report Server Security Web feed for: Other Guarantors Mobile CEPS Teams Ministry of Trade Internet RAGB CEPS Post Event Ministry of Finance Web Server GCNet Transit Portal i-transit System Components i-transit System Key Elements Deployment of i-transit and Integration with GCMS Importer Registration Vehicle Registration Sub-consignments Security Items Details Check-point definition Route definition Online Check-Points Provision of Security Items to CEPS by GCNet Seals Container Seals Bulk Seal System IP Camera System At Entry / Exit Points At Check-Points Use of IP Network e-bond and Connection of Guarantor to i-transit Integrated Guarantor (SIC) connected Automatic Release Satellite Tracking of Transit Cargo GPS location fix Reports via Inmarsat World wide coverage Overall Level of Confidence and Security Max. TransitNet Concept Min. The Challenges The Solutions Widespread acknowledgement that TIR will not be computerized and long time to open to new countries Long deadlines for discharge Absence of Competition Result Stay paper or, Succession of e declarations (no merge of data) Costly guarantee management limited forfeited guarantee no incentive to modernize unfair balance between Trade and Public expectations More Controls More paper More checks More agencies Still ineffective Unnecessary delays and costs Widespread acknowledgement that TIR will not be Computerized and long time to for non EU countries Long deadlines for discharge Absence of Competition Solution One platform on the trade side speaking to different domain One Click, 3 customs Computerization enabling a fast discharge guarantee covering 100% of taxes and duties Price reduction better service Less and more efficient Controls advanced notifications risk engines fast error detection (charge the real debtor) data Exchange

5 TRARS The TransitNet Concept UA RO TR TransitNet Systems A private initiative for an electronic pan-european transit system RO IT Computerised system that is web-based NL Fully backed by strong financial guarantees LV LT BE Etc. Designed and managed by experts TR UA TRARS UA RO TR BY TRARS UA RO FT BY TransitNet Systems TransitNet Systems RO IT RO IT NL NL LV LT BE ETC LV LT BE ETC TR UA TR UA Reference Monitoring management Required e.g. EUR 7 m Transit Declarations Debit

6 Reference Monitoring Required e.g. EUR 7 m Transits Declarations Debit Credit when Discharged Shipment from Munich to Ankara (via Bulgaria) by a user Discharged Transit Declarations 1 T prter in Turkey 1 3 ROD ER Gtor 4 5 Entry TR T prter in Turkey ROD ER Gtor Entry TR 6 7 Bulgaria Submission of Declaration 1. Transporter in Turkey accesses. notifies in 3. notifies ROR the Guarantor 4. exchange with system in 5. ROR the Guarantor exchange with system in Turkey () En Route (in EU) 6. system in notifies Exit in Bulgaria Arrival at EU exit point 7. system in Bulgaria notifies system in 8. system in notifies 9. notifies 10. notifies Transporter in Turkey 3 10 T prter Client 1 in Client Turkey in Client Turkey in Turkey in 15 Turkey ROD ER Gtor Bulgaria Entry TR 11 Destinat n 1 TransitNet Today Operational in several EU countries Well established for Ro-Ro and land route traffic from Turkey to the EU En Route (in Turkey) 11. system in Turkey () notifies Destination (Ankara) Arrival at Destination 1. Destination (Ankara) acknowledges Entry (Kapikule) via 13. system in Turkey () notifies ROR as guarantor 14. ROR as Guarantor notifies 15. notifies Transporter in Turkey Soon in Turkey enabling all routes to/from Turkey Adaptable to other transit legal and IT Framework)

7 Other Transit Challenges Trade driven vs Public (ppp recovery time) Lack of trust between countries (exit evidence vs goods arrival) Reliable infrastructure (power supply- Internet access) Legal framework (TRIE, other arrangements are not implemented or not precise enough) Other Transit Challenges Resistance to change Visa for drivers Transhipment (transport license) Bulky goods vs containerized goods Road Rail are not treated equally Different levels of computerization Thank You Philippe Isler: Phone: +41 () mobile: +41 (78) Jirka Groenendijk Phone: +41 () mobile: +41 (78) jirka.groenendijk@sgs.com