Below is my wishlist for Christmas 2011 which I want to share with our readers:
BOC and e2m System
– Tangible action on the part of Bureau of Customs to address issues raised by the Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) regarding the e-manifest system
– Final decision on when to fully implement electronic air manifest submission and mandatory matching between electronic MAWB/HAWB and electronic import declaration
– Decision on when to fully implement the mandatory Automated Export Declaration System (e2m AEDS) nationwide
– Define implementation timetable for the Raw Materials Liquidation System (RMLS)
– Final decision on what to use – Global Positioning System (GPS) or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as preferred cargo-tracking technology
PEZA
– Final implementation timetable for the Automated Export Documentation System (PEZA AEDS)
– Decision to proceed with wider implementation of automated Ecozone Logistics Service Enterprise (ELSE) system
ATI, ICTSI and MNHPI
– More active push for wider implementation of electronic payment of cargo and vessel charges
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Leo V. Morada is a domain expert on IT applications in Philippine port operations with 25 years senior IT management experience implementing technology solutions in port operations, electronic transactions with customs & port authority, and air/sea port community system applications. He is CEO of Cargo Data Exchange Center, Inc, a customs-accredited Value Added Service Provider. Contact him at lmorada3f1@yahoo.com .
