Current inefficiencies and complexities in cargo release and clearance
processes are hindering compliance with standards, impeding maximum
facilitation by the authorities, and obstructing efficient international trade
and supply chain operations. ICAO Annex 9 – Facilitation on facilitation
requirements promotes the concept of premium procedures. These
procedures aim to smooth the entry and departure of goods while
maintaining security and compliance measures. They also seek to
strengthen the authorities' ability to oversee control processes, enforce
laws, facilitate international trade, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
This session will explore strategies to enhance cargo release and clearance
processes, to promote the use of advanced electronic documentation and
risk-based screening, to foster collaboration between customs authorities
and industry stakeholders, to implement customs warehouse control and
electronic granting of release and clearance of goods, and to set up
electronic payment arrangements.
Moderator
Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission
Panellists
Janet Chemeli, Facilitation Officer, International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO)
Chamsou Andjorin, CEO, CDA Aviation
Jiwon Jung, Technical Attache, WCO Compliance and Facilitation
Directorate
Barbara Lorraine Johnston, Director, Global Cargo Regulatory Affairs and
Facilitation, Air Canada Cargo
Mpumi Mpofu, Chief Executive Officer, Airports Company South Africa