Streamlining Customs Procedures for Trade Facilitation
As part of ongoing trade facilitation initiatives, the General Department of Vietnam Customs has introduced deeper digitalization. Mr. Nguyen Ly Truong An, representing SeaAir Global, shared key insights on the impact of these changes on the supply chain.
The Power of Risk-Based Management
Transitioning from comprehensive physical inspections to risk-based auditing represents a major step forward. Under the risk-based model:
- Green-lane cargo experiences near-instant clearance, avoiding terminal bottlenecks.
- Auditing is focused on high-risk profiles rather than spreading inspectorial resources too thin.
- Shorter storage times at terminals reduce cargo detention and demurrage charges for shippers.
Moving Towards a Single-Window Concept
The consolidation of specialized inspections under a single coordinating window is highly supported by logistics operators. SeaAir Global continues to partner with customs agencies to provide seamless documentation clearing services, reducing operational friction for local and foreign enterprises.
