Plenary 4: CTMS, Technology and the Future

Plenary 4: CTMS, Technology and the Future

Godwin Punungwe of the SADC/ Tripartite Transport and Transit Facilitation Program made a presentation on the Corridor Trip Monitoring System (CTMS). He explained that there is a need to harmonise policies in countries as it negatively affects transporters. The COVID-19 pandemic has equally taken a toll on transporters over issues of PCR testing and sanitising regulations. Apart from health related challenges, several police checkpoints and Interpol related matters also posed a challenge to the transportation sector. To address some of these challenges, the SADC/Tripartite Transport and Transit Facilitation Program has come up with a multi road transport agreement that encompasses the driver and transport system as a whole. This system ensures that the driver has correct documentation, and that both driver and crew are compliant. He was hopeful that customs would also be integrated into the system soon. Currently, Namibia in conjunction with TRIPS and the Walvis Bay Corridor group were using the CTMS system. The traveller app can be used domestically or internationally, and will be available on android stores soon for download.