Dubai, Jan 18th, 2011 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs and TNT Express has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for using a Business To Government (B2G) channel.
As per the MOU, TNT, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, can process customs declarations and complete its transactions through B2G channel after structuring and linking its internal IT systems electronically with Mirsal 2 system. This entails that once TNT enters the declarations into its internal systems, they will be automatically transferred to Mirsal 2. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Executive Director of Client Management Division signed the MOU on behalf of Dubai Customs whereas TNT was represented by Iyad Moussa, Operations Director UAE. Musabih said that the MOU sets up the framework of bilateral cooperation between Dubai Customs and TNT, allowing the company to submit their customs declarations through B2G channel which introduces several benefits and advantages; including time, effort and costs saving as well as confidentiality and protection of information. He pointed out that B2G is considered an application within Mirsal 2 system which was developed and launched by Customs last March. It is designed to help companies which have large number of customs transactions complete these procedures swiftly. "Launching B2G initiative comes as part of the Departments continuous development of the e-services provided to the clients and in line with the corporate directives towards completing customs declarations electronically", he said. On his part Iyad said: "we are delighted to sign this MOU with Dubai Customs which will translate into faster clearance procedures for our clients and a more secure, confidential process via E-signature and digital certificates. During the trial period, the number of cargo shipments cleared has doubled, and were certain that this channel will continue to provide value for our customers".Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2011.
