Insight from the Innovative Trade Network Team UNECE, 14 May 2003 Robert Massey, CEO COTECNA

Security is paramount

The 24 Hour Rule

BV Solutions Group, Inc. Cargill Calspan UB Research Center, Inc. Cotecna, Inc. FreightDesk Technologies, Inc. Honeywell Laboratories TransCore Veridian

2. Scanning and Sealing Technologies 1. Trained Inspectors

120 offices worldwide

The ITN System, a solution that serves all nations

The cornerstone: a global infrastructure

Data Clearinghouses Distributes appropriate information to the appropriate trade lane participants In real time Profiling Uses historical data to assess risk and prompt appropriate actions Inspection Verification of location, contents and people A global infrastructure

“An ideal scheme”

Supplier Buyer Clearinghouse Buyer issues a purchase order and forwards data to clearinghouse.

Supplier receives order and prepares shipment. Buyer Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Clearinghouse

Trusted agent verifies cargo, seals, and time stamps container. Forwards data to clearinghouse. Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Clearinghouse

Credentialed transporter receives shipment. Forwards tracking data to clearinghouse. Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Clearinghouse

POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier PORT OF LOADING Clearinghouse

POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier PORT OF LOADING Clearinghouse Carrier uses data from clearinghouse to expedite shipping procedures.

POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier PORT OF LOADING Clearinghouse

POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier PORT OF LOADING Clearinghouse

POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier PORT OF LOADING Clearinghouse Carrier updates clearinghouse when cargo is released to ship.

Manifest is sent to Customs via Data Clearinghouse. POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Supplier Clearinghouse

ARRIVAL TERMINAL Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Clearinghouse Customs clear containers with the help of clearinghouse data.

Transporter credentials are checked and time- stamped by a trusted agent. Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Clearinghouse

Transporter delivers goods to buyer. FINAL DESTINATION Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer Clearinghouse

Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer FINAL DESTINATION Clearinghouse Buyer breaks seals and receives goods.

Supplier POINT OF ORIGIN Buyer FINAL DESTINATION Clearinghouse Buyer breaks seals and receives goods. INSURANCE

How is the solution financed?

The economics of efficiency Cost Number of users

Voluntary participation due to attractive benefits

The ITN team is dedicated to making trade facilitation technology solutions available to all nations, all enterprises public and private