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Trade & Transport Facilitation Committee - Pakistan

Learn about the objectives, achievements, and structure of the Trade & Transport Facilitation Committee in Pakistan. Find out how they streamline processes and facilitate international trade.

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Trade & Transport Facilitation Committee - Pakistan

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  1. To insert your company logo on this slide • From the Insert Menu • Select “Picture” • Locate your logo file • Click OK • To resize the logo • Click anywhere inside the logo. The boxes that appear outside the logo are known as “resize handles.” • Use these to resize the object. • If you hold down the shift key before using the resize handles, you will maintain the proportions of the object you wish to resize. Trade & Transport Facilitation Committee - Pakistan JAVAID MANSOOR Executive Secretary NTTFC UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  2. Background • 1989 - World Bank Workshop – PAKPRO established • 1992-94 - UNCTAD Multimodal & Trade Facilitation Workshop • 1995-96 - World Bank Logistics Cost Study • 1998 – World Bank funded TTFP with technical support of UNCTAD approved and establishment of NTTFC notified • 2001 – NTTFC Secretariat established • February 2002 - work on TTFP jumpstarts with Project Mobilization Workshop • June 2006 - TTFP concludes • End 2006 - TTF2 to commence UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  3. TTFP Objectives • Introduction of Single Administrative Document • Modernization of transport legislation • Standard terms and conditions for contract of carriage of goods • Modernization of freight forwarders • Modernization of marine transport insurance • Streamlining of financial and banking provisions relating to foreign trade UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  4. TTFP Objectives Continued • Review of international conventions related to Customs, trade and transport • Establishment of an operational trade point • Study for promotion of refrigerator transport and cold storage of fresh procedure • Institutional strengthening of NTTFC • Development of local training managers in trade facilitation UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  5. Constitution of NTTFC • Ministry of Commerce • Ministry of Communications • Ministry of Finance • Ministry of Planning and Development • Central Board of Revenue • State Bank of Pakistan • Pakistan Shippers Council of FPCCI • National Logistic Cell • Karachi Port Trust • Port Qasim Authority • PNSC /National shipowners • Pakistan Railways • Export Promotion Bureau • Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  6. Constitution of NTTFC Continued • Pakistan International Airlines • Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority • Multimodal Transport Operators • FPCCI, Karachi • Insurance Association of Pakistan • Dry Port Terminal Operators • Freight Forwarders Association • Pakistan Ship Agents Association • All Pakistan Shipping Association • Goods Carriage Association • Pakistan Bankers Association • ICC Pakistan UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  7. NTTFC Terms of Reference • Continuous review of the trade and transport procedures and systems with a view to update their simplification and harmonization • Undertake coordination of efforts of concerned organizations in the field of facilitation of international trade and transport • Collect and disseminate information on international trade and transport formalities, procedures, documentation and related matters • Pursue the simplification and alignment of trade and transport documents on the basis of the United Nations layout key, including documents designed for use in computer and other automated systems • Promote the adoption of the standard trade and transport terminology and international codes for trade and transport legislation UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  8. NTTFC Organisation Structure UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  9. TTFP Steering Committee • Chairman NTTFC • Chairman PSC • Representative World Bank • Representative UNCTAD UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  10. Funding of NTTFC Secretariat • MoU between MoC and PSC • Staff salary sharing as below • Office facilities provided by PSC • Budget limited to staff salary and limited office expenditure • After 3rd year funds arranged through EDF grant UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  11. Performance of NTTFC • Goods Declaration Form introduced as SAD • Standard forms according to IMO FAL Convention • Production of Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice on UNLK • Carriage of Goods by Road Act and Carriage of Goods by Sea Act approved by Cabinet and presented to National Assembly • Carriage by Air Act and Marine Insurance Act presented to Cabinet for approval • Held various training workshops UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  12. Performance of NTTFC Continued • Documents produced for modernization of freight forwarding industry: • Standard trading conditions • Minimum qualification standards • Code of conduct • Held seminars on International Standard Banking Practices and ICP 500 • Guidance provided for ratification of various conventions • Study for refrigerated transport and cold storage of fresh produce • Helped in implementation of security measures UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  13. Difficulties in efficient functioning of NTTFC • Decisions of recommendatory nature required lengthy follow up for implementation • Reluctance to accept change • Frequent changes of Chairman and other key personnel • Financial constraints of NTTFC Secretariat • Inadequate professional contribution by members of Working Groups UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  14. Preconditions for success and sustainability • Political will and commitment at highest level • Correct understanding and definition of public and private sector role • Ownership and commitment of key stakeholder • Committed lead agency • Representation of concerned ministries and public & private sector organizations at senior level UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  15. Preconditions for success and sustainability Continued • Institutional arrangement for functioning on permanent basis • Strong linkage with international trade facilitation institutions • Prior identification of key issues • development of a project with well defined objectives and action plan UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  16. Preconditions for success and sustainability Continued • Technical and financial support of international organizations to implement the project • Permanent secretariat with experienced professionals rewarded at market rates • Sound financial arrangement for running NTTFC Secretariat on permanent basis UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  17. Preconditions for success and sustainability Continued • Suggested structure • Members • Steering Committee / Council • Working Groups • NTTFC to play role of coordinator, facilitator and technical support provider • Execution by the concerned organizations UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

  18. Thank you UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006

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