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‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience

‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience. Dakar, Senegal: 6 th Nov, 2008. GCNet. GCNet CONSISTS OF TWO COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS-- - THE TRADENET - THE GHANA CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GCMS).

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‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience

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  1. ‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience Dakar, Senegal: 6th Nov, 2008

  2. GCNet • GCNet CONSISTS OF TWO COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS-- - THE TRADENET - THE GHANA CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GCMS)

  3. 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. GCNet

  4. Objectives / Mission For GCNet 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 System Introduced To :

  5. Manifest • Parties involved: • Shipping Agents • Consolidators • Customs • Port Authority • Shippers Council • Terminal Operators

  6. 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-FCVR • Parties involved: • DICs/GCSDMS • CEPS

  7. e-Permits & e-Exemptions • Parties Involved: • Declarants • Customs • Free Zone Board • Investment Centre • Minerals Commission • Standards Board • Food & Drugs Board • Environmental Protection Agency • Ministry of Trade • Others

  8. Electronic Valuation of Used Vehicles

  9. Payment Confirmation Electronic Customs Declaration Validation by GCMS TradeNet GCMS Declaration Selected Module Delivery Copies st 1 Release Allowed Declarations • Parties involved: • Declarants • Customs • Banks • Shipping Agents • Freight Stations • Driver Vehicle & Licensing Agency

  10. Transit Tracking 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. PETROLEUM REVENUE • 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

  14. How is all this data shared?

  15. 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 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 The current system users:

  16. Conclusion • 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

  17. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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