Single Window Systems
In the OIC Member States
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components offer services that can be reused across the new system. Data mining will be
integrated for the purposes of the risk management.
Coverage, Services and Functionalities
The TradeNet/TradeXchange Single Window serves as the single entry point of transactions
and communication between the trade community and customs service, government agencies,
port operators, banks, logistics and insurance companies. It covers the business
processes/services mentioned i
The use of TradeNet/TradeXchange is mandatory per government decision for import, export
and transit / transhipment procedures32.
 100% of customs declarations are processed and approved via TradeNet;
 100% of the payment collections are made electronically through Inter-Bank
deductions;
 90% of permits processed within 10 minutes - ca. 25.000 requests daily, 9 million
annually.
Table 4: Singapore Single Window TradeNet/Trade Xchange Services
Inventory of Business Processes / services
Submission of Clearance relevant information (trade permits and customs clearance)
Notification of permits approval
Application for non-preferential Certificates of Origin
Application for marine cargo insurance
Upload, transfer and surrender of Bills of Lading
Exchange of invoice information between buyers, sellers and banks
Electronic submission of advanced manifest data to the US, Canada, Australia
Data exchange for customs clearance in Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Macau, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Philippines,
Thailand, Canada and Australia
Connectivity to Inttra and GT Nexxus (supply chain management systems) for shipping relevant messages
(booking, draft BL and status)
Connectivity to PortNet and CCN for vessels/flight schedules and status
Exchange of commercial documents (purchase order, packing list, and invoice) between major industry player
Registration and transfer of the Title of goods as needed in the export/ import trade process
Source: Authors’ compilation from various reports
The Singapore Single Window approach rests on the single submission of trade data. The
below shows the business process for this single submission.
32 Permits are required for the transhipment or transit of strategic goods, and goods intended or likely to be used in
connection with weapons of mass destruction- see more under Singapore Customs, under
(accessed January 2017).