Insight from the Innovative Trade Network
Team
UNECE, 14 May 2003
Robert Massey, CEOCOTECNA
Security is paramount
The 24 Hour Rule
BV Solutions Group, Inc.
Cargill
Calspan UB Research Center, Inc.
Cotecna, Inc.
FreightDesk Technologies, Inc.
Honeywell Laboratories
TransCore
Veridian
2. Scanning and Sealing Technologies
1. Trained Inspectors
120 offices worldwide
The ITN System, a solution that serves all nations
The cornerstone: a global infrastructure
Data ClearinghousesDistributes appropriate information to the appropriate trade lane participants
In real time
ProfilingUses historical data to assess risk and prompt appropriate actions
Inspection Verification of location, contents
and people
A global
infrastructure
“An ideal scheme”
Supplier
Buyer
Clearinghouse
Buyer issues a purchase order and forwards data to clearinghouse.
Supplier receives order and prepares shipment.
Buyer
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Clearinghouse
Trusted agent verifies cargo, seals, and time stamps container. Forwards data to clearinghouse.
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Clearinghouse
Credentialed transporter receives shipment. Forwards tracking data to clearinghouse.
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Clearinghouse
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
PORT OF LOADING
Clearinghouse
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
PORT OF LOADING
Clearinghouse
Carrier uses data from clearinghouse to expedite shipping procedures.
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
PORT OF LOADING
Clearinghouse
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
PORT OF LOADING
Clearinghouse
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
PORT OF LOADING
Clearinghouse
Carrier updates clearinghouse when cargo is released to ship.
Manifest is sent to Customs via Data Clearinghouse.
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Supplier
Clearinghouse
ARRIVAL TERMINAL
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
ClearinghouseCustoms clear containers with the help of clearinghouse data.
Transporter credentials are checked and time-stamped by a trusted agent.
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Clearinghouse
Transporter delivers goods to buyer.
FINAL DESTINATION
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
Clearinghouse
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
FINAL DESTINATION
Clearinghouse
Buyer breaks seals and receives goods.
Supplier
POINT OF ORIGIN
Buyer
FINAL DESTINATION
Clearinghouse
Buyer breaks seals and receives goods.Buyer breaks seals and receives goods.
INSURANCE
How is the solution
financed?
The economics of efficiency
C
ost
Number of users
Voluntary participation due to attractive benefits
The ITN team is dedicated to making trade facilitation technology solutions available to all nations, all enterprises public and private