Vice President Raquel Peña was present in the Emirate of Dubai on 6 March 2022 for the signing of the commitment letter between the Customs Agency (DGA) and the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) of Dubai. The PCFC will assist in the implementing of a Customs Management System to streamline logistics processes and reduce time and costs in cross-border trade. The agreement is a new step ahead to accomplish the country goal of becoming a world-class logistics hub in the Latin American region.
The agreement was signed at Expo Dubai 2020, as part of the Dominican Republic’s National Day activities, by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and Eduardo Sanz Lovaton, general director of the Customs Agency (DGA).
“We are committed to support the development of the Dominican Republic. This time, we have enabled new digital solutions that connect customs officials and traders through an easy-to-use interface and a suite of custom-built tools. The PCFC team has worked closely with the country’s Customs Agency to successfully deploy this innovative platform,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation for the Emirate of Dubai.
“This product suite features a unique and highly sophisticated risk analysis system that replaces traditional customs systems. We have also enabled new processes and solutions related to intelligence management, risk assessment, green lane, and post clearance audit. The new solutions have resulted in many benefits, such as, facilitating completely paperless trade, easing the flow of the customs process using innovative technology as well as increasing the efficiency of the clearance process,” he added.
The head of PCFC also highlighted its sustained investment in digital platforms to enhance the simplicity, transparency, and efficiency of customs operations, which will facilitate greater global trade.
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Wam
10 March 2022