By utilizing the latest technologies, the Australian Trade and Logistics community is sending and receiving clearances for the exporting and importing of perishable and non-perishable commodities via a cutting-edge portal. With the increased in accessibility, companies, which are involved in the fast paced and dynamic industry of international trade, can ensure that smooth operations without being tied to the office.

Accredited by Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) for all commodities available with the EXDOC system, Meat, Fish, Dairy, Skins & Hide, Wool, Grain and Horticulture, Request For Permits (RFPs) and Health Certificates / Phytosanitary Certificates can be obtained and printed anywhere. EDNs (Export Declaration Numbers) can be obtained for the clearance of goods with the need for a Digital Certificates to be stored on a PC. PRAs can be obtained using data supplied earlier in the export process to ensure that containers are allowed into containers terminals as quickly and easily as possible. With these core modules, and the ability to produce a range of export documents, the Trade and Logistics community has a tool to ensure operational efficiency and end-to-end compliance.

Importers and customs brokers are submitting and receiving import documentation from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) via TradePalette^TM WebCustoms. This web-based solution incorporates the latest security guidelines to ensure compliance with trade laws so that even users who may not have prior customs brokerage knowledge or experience will find it convenient to submit shipment and tariff information.

Carriers, shipping agents and freight forwarders are also able to comply with regulations set out by CBSA in submitting cargo manifest data 24 hours before the cargo is loaded at the foreign port and conveyance data is shipped before reaching Canada. The Advance Commercial Information (ACI) service was launched so that users can comply with Customs Action Plan and better manage risks by identifying health, safety, and security threats at the border.

Ghana Gateway project, which aimed at facilitating greater trade between various parties, is a national trade facilitation platform with customs management system. Various public organisations and businesses are connected, and processes are streamlined for greater efficiency.

Consultancy services on Public Key Infrastructure deployment was conducted for various governmental bodies in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Part of the plan was to implement a single electronic window technology to enable the integration of the transactions of water and electricity billing services. It was also aimed at connecting relevant agencies to issue online building construction approvals.

The first state-wide initiative, where statistical and biometrical data of eight million citizen information are stored in a Citizen Data Vault. Accessible by 109 Government departments, Uttarakhand’s citizens and businesses can use eGovernment services to use PKI-enabled smart cards to access to government services either online or via public kiosks for various tasks: application of permits and government schemes and grants, tax payment and job application, to name a few.

The process will allow the sharing of information that will lead to the integration of Government as eServices are designed around the lives and needs of citizens.

Commissioned by the Irish Court Service, CrimsonLogic partnered Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Management Consultants to derive at Republic of Ireland’s eGovernment strategy on “eCourts: A 5-year strategy for information technology”.

Mauritius TradeNet^® is a trade facilitation service that automates customs clearance by integrating the functions and requirements of controlling agencies to enable importers, exporters and customs brokers to apply for and receive trade permits and licenses.

Exporters in Singapore are able to submit certificate of origin to the Mexico government via the CertOfOrigin system. Once the authorised organisations approved the applications, it will be transmitted to the Mexican Embassy in Singapore for verification and then to the Customs Brokers in Mexico for submission to Mexican Customs.

Appointed by Commonwealth Secretariat, CrimsonLogic provided consultancy services to the Mozambique Directorate of Customs to assess the competitiveness of its IT efforts on trade facilitation, focusing on modern risk management, transit management and customs valuation. An analysis on the current state of affairs and facilitation strategies and information systems was also conducted to help maintain the International standards for delivery of trade facilitation functions.

The Automated Data System (ADCS), consisting of Electronic Data Collection (EDCS) and Mobile Canal Operating System (MCOS), helps Panama Canal Authority to facilitate Passenger and Crew Lists, Admeasurer Data Sheet and Ship Due documents. It also facilitates local Panamanian carrier agents in their submission of Transit Booking requests to the Panama Canal Authority via the internet. Canal Boarding and Security Officers will then be able to make their inspections aboard the vessels passing through the Canal waters. This system, which includes a Risk Assessment Analysis tool, links data warehouse to federal agencies, such as Customs, National Security agencies and the Coast Guard, providing real-time risk assessment information on all vessels passing through the Canal waters.

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed paper application and submission of import and export entry declarations to an online paperless system also accessible by mobile phones. Importers and exporters make use of the trade document submission system to submit applications and receive confirmation for manifest, lodgement, assessment, payment, tracking and online release of shipments.

CrimsonLogic also did another consulting project with the Philippines Judicial Academy to roll out a highly interactive and intuitive multimedia-based learning project for judges and lawyers.

Asian Development Bank engaged Crimsonlogic to provide consultancy services for capacity building and institutional strengthening for customs modernization and infrastructure development in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The plan was for the development of customs border posts infrastructure aimed to improve customs border posts and facilities, provide customs operations and anti-smuggling equipments as well as extend capacity building and better border interagency cooperation.

The United States Customs and Border Protection implemented the Container Security Initiative (CSI) to reduce terrorism-related risk on global cargoes. It is mandatory for all ocean cargo and highway carriers bound for the United States to submit manifest data in advance. This ensures that proper risk assessment is done and submitted to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CrimsonLogic develops the Automated Manifest System (AMS) for ocean and highway so that shipping agents and freight forwarders are able comply with the regulations.