Trade Logistics

Managing Risk in Customs - Lessons from the New Zealand Customs Service (April 2010)

The New Zealand Customs Service’s risk management system enables it to manage large volumes of cargo crossing borders with limited resources. This note, the fourth in a series of four on trade logistics reform issues and initiatives, highlights the system’s fundamental principles and processes and offers lessons in reforming trade logistics functions to meet global standards and security requirements.

Developing a Single Window to Facilitate Trade in Senegal (April 2010)

In 1995 Senegal introduced a single window system for electronic trade facilitation as part of a reform agenda to improve the country’s business environment. This note, the third in a series of four on trade logistics reform issues and initiatives, highlights key issues in Senegal’s decision to develop a customized system and offers lessons in managing stakeholder requirements and expectations.

Ghana Leads West Africa in Transit Reform (April 2010)

Since early 2006 Ghana has modified several features of its transit system as part of efforts to improve road-based trade in West Africa. This note, the second in a series of four on trade logistics reform issues and initiatives, highlights these key reforms in Ghana and offers lessons for catalyzing broader transit reform across West Africa and other regions.

Reforming Customs Clearance in Pakistan (April 2010)

Simple, fast, transparent customs clearance procedures encourage trade and the resulting tariffs and related taxes raise government revenue and stimulate economic development. This note, the first in a series of four on trade logistics reform issues and initiatives, discusses Pakistan’s development of a modern single window system for customs clearance and offers lessons from the experience.

Trade Logistics Advisory Program: Easing Access to Markets (May 2008)

Our mission is to reduce the total time and cost to trade in developing countries by helping them build efficient trade logistics systems and services. The Trade Logistics Advisory Program is the first to operationalize the Doing Business “Trading Across Borders” indicators. In addition to catalyzing quick wins, the program generates deeper systemic reforms.

Can Sub-Saharan Africa Leap into Global Network Trade? (January 2007)

This paper examines opportunities for Sub-Saharan African countries to effectively participate in globalization, particularly given the increasing interest of China and India in Sub-Saharan Africa.