The Papua New Guinea Customs Service, as part of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC), has successfully completed Phase Two of the Electronic Single Window Project, marking a major step in modernizing the country’s trade and border management systems.
Chief Commissioner David Towe said the system is reducing unnecessary data, allowing agencies to focus only on relevant information.
“Since the project was introduced and now into the second phase, I am amazed at how the system can harmonize the data,” he noted.
Through collaboration among government agencies, more than 3,000 trade data elements were reviewed and streamlined into about 900 standardized elements under the World Customs Organization framework.
This consolidation eliminated duplication and ensured all agencies can operate with a common language and data system.
“This system is going to transform the way we do business in Papua New Guinea. It will improve efficiency, reduce costs, create investment opportunities, and support the growth of the SME sector,” Mr. Towe said.
He emphasized that the success of the Single Window Project depends on collective effort, commending all participants and their respective agency heads for their role in the Business Consultative Workshop.
PNG Customs is also preparing to meet with Department of ICT Secretary Steven Matainaho and his team to ensure compliance in the next phase.