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Trade & Transport Facilitation Trade & Transport Facilitation Committee - PakistanCommittee - Pakistan
JAVAID MANSOORJAVAID MANSOORExecutive SecretaryExecutive Secretary
NTTFCNTTFC
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 2 of 19
BackgroundBackground
• 1989 - World Bank Workshop – PAKPRO established• 1992-94 - UNCTAD Multimodal & Trade Facilitation
Workshop• 1995-96 - World Bank Logistics Cost Study• 1998 – World Bank funded TTFP with technical
support of UNCTAD approved and establishment of NTTFC notified
• 2001 – NTTFC Secretariat established• February 2002 - work on TTFP jumpstarts with
Project Mobilization Workshop• June 2006 - TTFP concludes• End 2006 - TTF2 to commence
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 3 of 19
TTFP ObjectivesTTFP Objectives
• Introduction of Single Administrative Document
• Modernization of transport legislation
• Standard terms and conditions for contract of carriage of goods
• Modernization of freight forwarders
• Modernization of marine transport insurance
• Streamlining of financial and banking provisions relating to foreign trade
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 4 of 19
TTFP ObjectivesTTFP Objectives
• Review of international conventions related to Customs, trade and transport
• Establishment of an operational trade point
• Study for promotion of refrigerator transport and cold storage of fresh procedure
• Institutional strengthening of NTTFC
• Development of local training managers in trade facilitation
Continued
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 5 of 19
Constitution of NTTFCConstitution of NTTFC
1. Ministry of Commerce2. Ministry of Communications3. Ministry of Finance4. Ministry of Planning and Development5. Central Board of Revenue6. State Bank of Pakistan7. Pakistan Shippers Council of FPCCI8. National Logistic Cell9. Karachi Port Trust10. Port Qasim Authority11. PNSC /National shipowners12. Pakistan Railways13. Export Promotion Bureau14. Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board
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Constitution of NTTFCConstitution of NTTFC
15. Pakistan International Airlines16. Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority17. Multimodal Transport Operators18. FPCCI, Karachi19. Insurance Association of Pakistan20. Dry Port Terminal Operators21. Freight Forwarders Association22. Pakistan Ship Agents Association23. All Pakistan Shipping Association24. Goods Carriage Association25. Pakistan Bankers Association26. ICC Pakistan
Continued
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NTTFC NTTFC Terms of ReferenceTerms of Reference
i. Continuous review of the trade and transport procedures and systems with a view to update their simplification and harmonization
ii. Undertake coordination of efforts of concerned organizations in the field of facilitation of international trade and transport
iii. Collect and disseminate information on international trade and transport formalities, procedures, documentation and related matters
iv. Pursue the simplification and alignment of trade and transport documents on the basis of the United Nations layout key, including documents designed for use in computer and other automated systems
v. Promote the adoption of the standard trade and transport terminology and international codes for trade and transport legislation
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 8 of 19
NTTFC Organisation StructureNTTFC Organisation Structure
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TTFP Steering CommitteeTTFP Steering Committee
• Chairman NTTFC
• Chairman PSC
• Representative World Bank
• Representative UNCTAD
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• MoU between MoC and PSC
• Staff salary sharing as below
• Office facilities provided by PSC
• Budget limited to staff salary and limited office expenditure
• After 3rd year funds arranged through EDF grant
Funding of NTTFC SecretariatFunding of NTTFC Secretariat
YearYear ProjectProject PSCPSC
1 100% -
2 80% 20%
3 45% 55%
Subsequent - 100%
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 11 of 19
Performance of Performance of NTTFCNTTFC
• Goods Declaration Form introduced as SAD
• Standard forms according to IMO FAL Convention
• Production of Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice on UNLK
• Carriage of Goods by Road Act and Carriage of Goods by Sea Act approved by Cabinet and presented to National Assembly
• Carriage by Air Act and Marine Insurance Act presented to Cabinet for approval
• Held various training workshops
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 12 of 19
Performance of NTTFCPerformance of NTTFC
• Documents produced for modernization of freight forwarding industry:– Standard trading conditions– Minimum qualification standards– Code of conduct
• Held seminars on International Standard Banking Practices and ICP 500
• Guidance provided for ratification of various conventions
• Study for refrigerated transport and cold storage of fresh produce
• Helped in implementation of security measures
Continued
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 13 of 19
Difficulties in efficient Difficulties in efficient functioning of NTTFCfunctioning of NTTFC
• Decisions of recommendatory nature required lengthy follow up for implementation
• Reluctance to accept change
• Frequent changes of Chairman and other key personnel
• Financial constraints of NTTFC Secretariat
• Inadequate professional contribution by members of Working Groups
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 14 of 19
Preconditions for Preconditions for success and sustainabilitysuccess and sustainability
• Political will and commitment at highest level
• Correct understanding and definition of public and private sector role
• Ownership and commitment of key stakeholder
• Committed lead agency
• Representation of concerned ministries and public & private sector organizations at senior level
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 15 of 19
Preconditions for Preconditions for success and sustainabilitysuccess and sustainability
Continued
• Institutional arrangement for functioning on permanent basis
• Strong linkage with international trade facilitation institutions
• Prior identification of key issues
• development of a project with well defined objectives and action plan
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 16 of 19
Preconditions for Preconditions for success and sustainabilitysuccess and sustainability
Continued
• Technical and financial support of international organizations to implement the project
• Permanent secretariat with experienced professionals rewarded at market rates
• Sound financial arrangement for running NTTFC Secretariat on permanent basis
UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 UNECE/UNCTAD Workshop 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2006 17 of 19
Preconditions for Preconditions for success and sustainabilitysuccess and sustainability
• Suggested structure – Members
– Steering Committee / Council
– Working Groups
• NTTFC to play role of coordinator, facilitator and technical support provider
• Execution by the concerned organizations
Continued
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