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2017/SOM2/CTI/DIA/005

Asia‐Pacific Model E‐port Network’s Role in the Implementation of Trade Facilitation Agreement and Suggested Framework for Phase Two of the Supply

Chain Connectivity Framework Action Plan 2017-2020

Submitted by: NSW Ports

3rd Public-Private Dialogue on Advancing Trade Facilitation and Supply Chain Connectivity Through

Asia-Pacific Model E-port NetworkHa Noi, Viet Nam

19 May 2017

Adem LongLogistics Manager NSW Ports

APMEN’s role on the implementation of Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and Suggested Framework for Phase Two of the Supply- Chain Connectivity Framework Action Plan 2017- 2020 ( SCFAP Phase II )

Agenda

1) WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and how APMEN can contribute to the TFA’s implementation – Australia’s Proposed Pilot2) APMEN’s proposed Action Plans on Chokepoints 1,2 and 4 of SCFAP Phase II. –Australia’s Response

Issues within Australia’s Supply Chain

Multiple screens (lost information, no comprehensive view, difficult to combine information)

Unnecessary number of communication channels (connection complexity, manual transactions

unavoidable)

‘Problem Discovery’ (no guarantee you will find out the problem in a timely manner, manual

processes to resolve problem, uncertainty who has what info)

No IT systems in place (manual handling, small players do not share advantages, Interacting

parties add manual steps to their automated systems)

Manual transactions (wasted resources, re-keying errors, lost information, conflicts & disputes,

difficult to combine information and optimize resources)

Unnecessary and wasted truck movements (excessive cost for transport operators, non-

optimal use of container terminal infrastructure, road congestion, decrease of port capacity)

Whilst industry ‘thinks’ they are somewhat ‘e’ – its not ‘e’.

Current Systems

Hurdles Australia is working through

Lack of understanding of the benefits of a PCS / Model E-Port

Network

Unwillingness from current participants to share data

As with many within the supply chain, there needs to de a clear,

deliverable reduction in costs and improved efficiencies to have

support

To gain a greater commitment, you have to give people a greater

understanding of what it is actually going to “look and feel” like.

Port Community Systems

Widely used overseas

Concept is to better link Supply Chain Participants through a neutral and open

electronic platform to: Improve speed and accuracy of transmissions

Reduce unnecessary duplication (submit once but use many times)

Broaden reach and availability of Supply Chain information including performance data and “where is

my container?”

Australia has many of the major elements of a PCS, in many respects far in

advance of other economies

Some significant steps forward (booking systems, container tracking, Customs)

but no overall strategy as yet

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Ad hoc messaging Black Hole

Overseas Port

informationFull Transport

to ImporterEmpty Return Importer to Transporter

PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM

Current Import Process in Australia

Future PCS

Sea Transit

Arrival Australian

Port

Terminal Unload and Yard Storage

Empty Transport to Empty Park

Terminal Receival and

Delivery

Repositioning or Rehire

Overseas Port PCS

Full Transport to

Importer

Empty Return Advice from

Importer

Full Overseas Export Data from Source

Booking SystemInputs

Containerchain/Vehicle Booking System Exchanges

Cloud hosted

Ideal Model E-Port Network

Australian Pilot

The Way Forward is there!

One key project allows near term linkage of the complete supply chain Ports Australia members are working together to support the Flinders Ports initiative

Comprehensive coverage of total supply chain (shipping information, terminals, empty depots,

booking systems and even transport operator tracking)

Opportunity for supply chain participants to work in E-port Network environment with live data in

real time

Unique conditions in APEC community

APMEN initiative support required to finalise

Single Window – The First Step

Customs Agencies have to lead the way……..

As identified in CTI12/2015A – “Respondents noted a weak

framework for SW implementation and a lack of clarity in SW

definition and scope”.

Australian Border Force (Customs) doesn’t provide clear direction.

APMEN must use these discussions to ensure that SW is at the

forefront of discussions

SW needs to be the first trigger, for a complete Model E-Port

Network

The Chokepoints – Australia’s Comments

Australia’s Proposed Pilot will assist to uncover several

indicators as described Chokepoint 1.

Chokepoint 2 Indicators are in place now

Australia’s Pilot will provide a best practice framework, as

discussed in Chokepoint 4.

Thank You