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SECURE TRADE PARTNERSHIP
Securing and Facilitating Singapore’s Trade 22 Oct 2013: IE Singapore iAdvisory seminar
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Agenda
1. Importance of Supply Chain Security
2. Introducing the STP Programme
3. Benefits under the STP Programme
4. Mutual Recognition Arrangement
5. STP Criteria & Application
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Importance of Supply Chain Security 1.
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Singapore – A Global Trade Hub
Strategic Location
Excellent Connectivity
Complex Supply Chain
Increased Vulnerability
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Customs’ Roles: Traditional Revenue-Focused to Security-Focused
Challenges today Increased trade flows Complexity of trade Threats and Exploitation Balancing Security with Trade Facilitation
Changing Challenges of Customs 5
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SC as the National Authority
Responsibilities
include
Conducting industry outreach and public awareness programmes on supply chain security
Serving as the focal point for all local and international enquiries
Validating and certifying companies under the STP
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WCO Initiative on Supply Chain Security
World Customs Organisation Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (WCO SAFE) Customs-Business
Partnerships Accreditation of
Authorised Economic Operators (AEO)
Customs-Customs Co-operation Mutual Recognition (MR)
New Zealand Customs
Service Secure Exports
Scheme
EU Authorised
Economic Operator
ISO 28000
ISPS
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Total Supply Chain Security
Supply chain is only as secure as its weakest link
Cannot focus on just one node
National supply chain security programme
Appropriate security measures to be deployed at each node
Complements existing maritime/airport security measures
Exporter Trucker Port
Operator
Ocean
Carrier
Port
Operator
Trucker Importer
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Introducing the STP Programme 2.
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Overview of STP
A voluntary certification programme
Open to all players based in Singapore that are involved in supply chain activities
Consistent with the WCO SAFE Framework to secure & facilitate global trade (WCO SAFE)
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Launch of National Supply Chain Security programme
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Objectives of STP 12
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STP and STP Plus
• Company has to meet most of the requirements in the STP Guidelines and Criteria
• Company has to achieve at least an “Intermediate” band under TradeFIRST
STP
• Higher tier of STP certification
• Company has to meet all the minimum requirements in the STP Guidelines and Criteria
• Company has to achieved “Premium” band under TradeFIRST
STP-Plus
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Benefits under the STP programme 3.
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Benefits of STP
• Single point of contact for all customs related matters and queries
Designated Account Managers
• Imports: lower chance of Customs intervention by SC and ICA
• Exports: lower chance of Customs intervention domestically and at importing countries where SC sign MRAs with
• Recognised as Known Consignors under Regulated Air Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR)
Recognition as low risk company
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Benefits of STP
• Customer satisfaction and assurance to our existing customers
• Securing new customers
Enhanced corporate branding and competiveness
• Cargo from certified companies are likely to be cleared ahead of others when trade resumes
In the event of trade disruption
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STP Certified Companies
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Mutual Recognition Arrangement 4.
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Under a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA), customs administrations mutually recognise each other’s supply chain security programmes as well as Customs controls
A network of MRAs will offer a more holistic approach in strengthening trade security across the global supply chain
Mutual Recognition 19
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Country A Mutual
recognition
Benefits of Mutual Recognition
STP-Plus companies will be recognised as lower risk by MR partners:
• Exporters: Goods have a lower chance of Customs intervention, leading to quicker release of goods at importation
• During trade disruption: cargo from certified companies are likely to be cleared ahead of others when trade resumes
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Phases of MRA Discussion 21
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• Comparison of AEO Programmes
2 • Joint Validation
3 • Conclusion and Signing of MRA
4 • Implementation phase
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Concluded MRAs
Date Country
June 2007 New Zealand - USA
May 2008 Japan - New Zealand
June 2008 Canada - USA
June 2008 Jordan - USA
June 2009 Japan - USA
July 2009 EU – Norway EU – Switzerland
June 2010 Canada – Japan Canada – Korea Canada – Singapore EU – Japan Korea – Singapore Korea – USA
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Date Country
Jan 2011 Andorra – EU
May 2011 Japan – Korea
Jun 2011 Korea – New Zealand Japan – Singapore
May 2012 EU-USA
Jun 2012 China - Singapore
Nov 2012 Taiwan - USA
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Concluded MRAs:
Singapore’s MR Discussions and Implementation
Country Signed in Implemented in
South Korea 25 Jun 2010 1 Jan 2011
Canada 25 Jun 2010 19 Nov 2012
Japan 25 Jun 2011 1 Aug 2011
China 30 Jun 2012 15 Mar 2013
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STP Criteria & Application 5.
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8 Key Security Elements
8 Key Security Elements
3.Business Partner Security
2.Personnel Security
4.Cargo Security
1.Premises Security and Access Controls
5.Conveyance Security
6.Information and Information Technology (IT) Security
7.Incident Management and Investigations
8.Crisis Management and Incident Recovery
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Application Process 26
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• Company downloads STP application form & TradeFIRST self-assessment checklist form from SC website
2 • Company fills up & sends to SC with supporting documents
3 • SC conducts preliminary assessment and advises company on its
potential weak areas
4 • SC conducts on-site assessment on the applicant as well as its
key business partners
5 • SC informs company on application results, their TradeFIRST
banding & areas for improvement
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Application for STP under TradeFIRST 27
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Shared responsibility
Ensuring supply chain
security
Facilitating legitimate
trade
Singapore Customs Companies
Business-Friendly Approach 28
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Customs Website on STP Programme
www.customs.gov.sg
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Contact Information
Schemes & Engagement Branch Singapore Customs 55 Newton Road, #07-01 Revenue House Singapore 307987
Address
Contact Number
6251 3027
[email protected] Email
Fax 6337 9956
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You play an indispensable role to achieve total supply chain security
Investments in supply chain security bring about reaps of tangible and intangible benefits.
Such investments should not be considered as a financial burden but an opportunity for improving business performance and profitability
The STP provides you with a free assessment tool and that opportunity.
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