A. General Information
1. Title
Trans-Caspian Customs Transit Portal
2. Status of the project
Operating
3. Implementation period of the project/service:
5. Geographical coverage
Regional: Europe
Participating countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
Hub Point: Azerbaijan
6. Participating agencies/entities of the project/service:
a. Development stage
Lead agencies/entities
The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Other participating agencies/entities
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b. Operational stage
Lead agencies/entities (op)
The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Other participating agencies/entities (op)
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7. Main stakeholders/beneficiaries of the project
Traders (big enterprises)
Traders (SMEs)
Transport
Customs brokers
Customs
Other Government Agencies (OGAs)
8. Business process category of the project
Commercial Transactions
Forwarding and cargo handling
Transport
Regulatory/official control
Payment
B. Lessons Learned
9. Summary description of the project/service
a. Objective(s)
The Trans-Caspian Transit Portal ensures fast passage of goods through transit countries' territories due to the pre-processing of documents and data submitted electronically by Middle Corridor customs authorities. It creates the conditions for effective control of multimodal traffic between land and seaports, and it contributes to the Caspian Sea's green ecosystem in the east and west. It's a digital hub mechanism.
b. Business need for the project (background)
The business need covered by the Trans-Caspian Transit Portal project is to streamline the movement of goods through transit countries' territories along the Middle Corridor.
c. Business process covered*
d. Overall architecture and functionalities*
e. Relevant document/figure
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10. Documents and data exchanged via the project
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11. Data models/databases, proprietary solutions, hybrid approaches
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12. Main challenges faced during the project
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13. Lessons learned from the project
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14. Main benefit(s) of the project
Enhanced regulatory compliance*
Transaction Cost savings*
Transaction Time savings
Simplified process
Increased trade flow
14A. Elaborations/detailed description on benefits gained
By facilitating the electronic pre-processing of documents and data submitted by customs authorities, the portal streamlines transit procedures, resulting in faster clearance times and reduced transit costs. Moreover, improved coordination of multimodal traffic between land and seaports enhances logistical efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of goods. Importantly, the project's focus on promoting a green ecosystem in the Caspian Sea region underscores its commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning with global efforts to mitigate the ecological impact of transit activities.
15. Technical/financial/capacity building/other assistance
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16. Future plan for expansion of the project
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17. Other information or relevant references on the project
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18. Relevant document regarding the project
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C. Relevant Standards
19. Name(s) of any international, national legal instrument underpinning the project
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20. Electronic message standard
20A. Electronic message standard supporting the project
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20B. Type of standard for electronic message applied for the project
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21. Technical communication standard
21A. Technical communication standard supporting the project
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21B. Type of technical communication standard applied for the project
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22. Security-related standards*
22A. Security-related standard supporting the project
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22B. Type of security-related standard applied for the project
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23. Other Technical Information
23A. Interface developed for data exchange with an internal system
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23B. Other technical implementation information
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