3rd global AEO conference “How can AEO benefit from Digital Customs” May 11 2016, 16:20 – 18:00 hours
Martin Rojas Senior Adviser for the Americas International Road Transport Union - IRU
Today: present in over 100 countries
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14 Founding IRU Members in 8 countries IRU Members IRU Regional Committee for Africa including FESARTA Members
IRU Members
IRU Mission The IRU upholds the interests of truck, bus, coach and taxi operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide.
Since 1949 the IRU is mandated to manage the TIR System
Road Transport: A challenging operating environment • Safety regulations • Operational and equipment
• Environmental regulations (sustainability) • Emissions, fuel standards, efficiency
• Security regulations • Operational, facility, information, personnel
•Reliability and resiliency expectations • Just-in-time, high-quality, cost-efficient, always available
• Human capital • Aging workforce, attracting new employees • “No border crossings” jobs advertised
•International regulations and standards • Lack of harmonization, multiple agency requirements
Inadequate processing at border crossings
"Lack of mutual recognition" Up to 57% of transport time = border crossings 38% of transport costs = unofficial levies
Key UN facilitation cross-border instruments
What is the TIR System?
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A tried and tested, affordable facilitation instrument for international transport and trade • Multilateral • Multimodal (road-rail, road-maritime, road-air) • Global
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Based on TIR Convention of 1975, signed by 69 contracting parties
Gives access to 58 TIR operational countries
Geographical scope of the TIR Convention Based on TIR Convention of 1975
Pakistan acceded to the TIR Convention
Source: The White House Press Office, Washington DC
China`s imminent accession to TIR!
TIR accession file has been submitted to the State Council, the highest decision making body, for final approval
China`s accession to TIR will have a positive impact on South and South East Asia
GCC Decision to Join TIR Collectively  On 15 November 2015, GCC Head of Customs decided to join collectively to TIR Convention
Value of TIR EPD for
Customs
Transport operators
• Advance cargo information enables advance risk analysis, in line with WCO SAFE Framework • Only valid TIR Carnets can be submitted with TIR-EPD and only by authorised holders
• EPD sent simultaneously to all countries of itinerary • Reduced waiting times at the border
First e-TIR pilot ongoing! TIR Holder: Order an eGuarantee online
Association: Approve and issue the eGuarantee
TIR Carnet holder: Pre-declare the transport and GO!
Customs: Receive electronic advance cargo info for better risk management and more efficient operations
First e-TIR pilot ongoing!
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Benefits of Digitizing Customs for AEO and Motor Carriers • End Goal: Facilitate supply chain of trusted companies • Less waiting for customs release – expedited processing • Carrier manifest and Customs Broker Entry • Two track data submission improves risk analysis for Customs
• Reduced processing times at port of entry • Reduce administrative burdens (for Customs and Industry) • Necessary step towards “Single-Window” processing • Eliminate processing by multiple agencies
• Facilitate Mutual Recognition Agreements • Sharing of AEO member information
• Strengthen Public-Private Partnership of AEO programs
TIR: Six decades of Public-Private Partnership Success
Transports Internationaux Routiers Managed by the IRU since 1949
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