Trade Tech is First US Provider Authorized to File Manifests Under Japan’s New 24-Hour Rule

Trade Tech, a global supplier of cloud-based solutions for the logistics industry, is taking the lead in providing solutions to meet Japan’s Advance Filing Rules that will go into effect in March 2014. Trade Tech announced today that it is the first US-based provider to have its electronic filing solution authorized by Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS), the Japanese government entity responsible for import/export and Customs clearance services.

Since Japan’s Advance Filing Rules require shippers to use NACCS to electronically file their maritime container cargo information, the organization is authorizing third-party service providers capable of handling this task. Trade Tech was selected by NACCS as the first US-based solution provider to receive authorization, according to president Bryn Heimbeck, because of its cloud-based Automated Manifest System (AMS) experience and because it is the largest provider of NVO security in the US and Canada.

During a signing ceremony last week at NACCS’ headquarters in Kawasaki, Japan, Mr. Takuo Yoshimoto, said, “I am very pleased to share that NACCS Center and Trade Tech signed the service provider agreement on Advance Filing Rules at our headquarters today. Trade Tech, the first authorized service provider in the US, has considerable experience and achievements as a service provider for advance filing rules of foreign Customs administrations such as the US AMS filing. Partnering with Trade Tech is encouraging news to ensure smooth operations of Japan’s Advance Filing Rules. With an eye toward the formal launch of the rules in March next year, we are going to spend time cooperating closely to build the system and be ready by then.”

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Japan’s Advance Filing Rules require vessel operators and NVOCCs to electronically submit detailed information on maritime container cargoes at least 24 hours before departure of the vessel from a port of loading. Japan’s 24-hour rule mirrors requirements already in place for the US, Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

“We are very excited about working with NACCS to support implementation of Japan’s 24-hour rule,” says Heimbeck. He notes that Syrinx, Trade Tech’s state-of-the-art AMS application, uses Web 2.0 technology and has been recognized for its performance in meeting 24-hour advance filing rules in North America and the European Union. “Syrinx uses HTML 5 programming to create a browser-based interface which makes it easier and faster for users to manage EDI, third-party documentation, and same-day turnaround with a 99+% accuracy rate,” he says.

“This is just another example of where relying on a Cloud-based technology solution creates a single global solution,” says Heimbeck. “We believe that 10 years from now most countries will use the Cloud, which presents the opportunity to link people globally on a single interface, while facilitating service to the customer.”

In developing Syrinx, Trade Tech recognized that most users do not want to re-key information into a second system to meet their security requirements. “Our goal was to set up full-service capabilities that met this desire for those who want to control data through a neutral third party,” Heimbeck says. “Our Wizard-based data validation eliminates the need for re-keying and decreases user mistakes.”

Heimbeck says Syrinx was named after the daughter of Zeus in classical mythology because she represents the capacity to chase and hunt with agility. “Our Asian-based customers have told us that our solution is lightening fast and helps them optimize the cost benefit of filing a master bill, coupled with centralizing documentation production,” he says.

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Other key benefits offered by Trade Tech’s services and solutions include: direct Web-based input, full-service data connections and EDI and service data, says Heimbeck. “We are delighted that our customers will be able to continue to count on Trade Tech’s solutions for security compliance as Japan joins the US, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union in requiring 24-hour advanced manifest information.”

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