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2008/SOM3/CTTF/WKSP/004
Case Study - Overcoming Challenges, Capitalising on Differences: New Zealand’s Secure Exports
Scheme
Submitted by: New Zealand
Workshop on Public-Private Partnership to Counter Terror and Secure Trade
Lima, Peru19 August 2008
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Case Study-Overcoming challenges, Capitalising on Differences
New Zealand’s Secure Exports Scheme
Public-Private Partnership on Counter Terrorism Workshop: August 2008
Presented by:
Tim HornerGroup Manager, Policy
New Zealand Customs Service
Presentation Overview
This presentation will cover:
• Context – New Zealand’s Trade Security Strategy
• Overview on the Secure Exports Scheme (SES) –New Zealand’s AEO programme
• Benefits of Participation in SES
Setting the Scene
New Zealand Environment
Economy reliant on export trade
Geographically isolated (island nation)
Long vulnerable supply chain
Goals and Objectives
GoalMaintain New Zealand’s reputation as a safe & secure trading partner
ObjectivesFormal relationship between government and individual exporters
Minimise costs
Fit for purpose
Internationally recognised secure supply chain
Government Agencies Involved in the Trade Security Strategy Development
New Zealand’s Supply Chain Security Strategy
The Trade Security Components
The trade security components are:Customs Infrastructure:
• Risk management systems
• Advance cargo information to screen goods
• No customs export clearance - No load
• Examination of high-risk cargo prior to loading for export
• Robust legislative mandate(Customs to Customs)
• Inter-agency communication and information sharing
• Agreement to conduct pre-load examination at the request of partner administrations
• Exchanging information on new developments, technical proficiency and training requirements
Reducing Risk –Secure Exports Scheme
Secure Exports Scheme
• Voluntary scheme
• Consistent with the WCO/APEC SAFE Framework (Pillar 2)
• Cooperative partnership between government and industry
• Recognises existing security practices
• Provides confidence through mutually agreed supply chain security practices
• Underpinned by legislative support
Secure Exports Scheme
Essential elements
• Intelligence Assessment
• Data Integrity Audit
• Application, Security Plan,
Process map and Site plan/s
• Physical Site Assessment
Supply Chain Security
SES Security Plan
The Security Plan must demonstrate :
• Export goods are stored/packed in a secure
area and manner
• Security processes around container loading
and seals application
• Internal quality control measures to ensure
accurate record of contents
• Container Seals intact on uplift and delivery to
Port of Loading
Secure Container Seals
Customs Approved Seals
• Mechanical cable bolt seal Megalock MLC250
• Electronic cable bolt seal ISIS MCL-ES
Benefits of Participation
Benefits for industry from SES participation include:
• Less risk of delay from Customs intervention and inspection
• Partners better positioned at international borders
• Greater predictability and confidence in supply chain
• Reduced customs entry transaction charge• Front of line treatment by NZCS• Greater supply chain predictability
The Future
Current export focus- widening of programme contingent on clear benefits identified for all parties
Focus on trade recovery planning
Contribute to ongoing development of global best practise- WCO SAFE Framework and APEC Trade Recovery Programme
We do not have all the answers –ongoing engagement with traders and other administrations
NZ will continue to work towards mutual recognition with other administrations- and apply the learning that comes from this process
Summary
NZ applies a layered system of risk management to achieve Supply Chain Security
A cooperative approach with both business and across government allows for a supply chain to be both efficient and secure
Robust legislation and Customs-to-Customs trade security components provide the necessary foundation for a trade security programme
Thank You