Digital Pre-Arrival Processing: Accelerating Border Clearance Through Electronic Data Exchange

14 May 2026
15:00 – 16:30 Indochina Time / Bangkok
Zoom
ESCAP

Pre-arrival processing enables authorities to receive, validate, and assess cargo information before goods arrive at the border, thereby potentially significantly reducing the need for paper documents at the border. This directly supports the core objective of the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) by advancing electronic data exchange and eliminating paper-based processes. 

Participants will examine practical implementations of pre-arrival processing systems, including cargo advance declaration requirements, risk management frameworks, and essential trust mechanisms for cross-border interoperability and standardization.

Objectives 

  1. Explore advanced cargo information exchange and its impact on reducing paperwork during border clearance.

  2. Explore how customs and other agencies can rely on advanced electronic data instead of requesting paper documentation at the border, including issues of data accuracy, authenticity, and accountability of submitting parties

  3. Present examples of successful implementation of pre-arrival processing from different regions and transport modes, including enabling legal frameworks, technical solutions, and lessons learned. 

  4. Discuss how countries plan to further develop pre-arrival processing, including regional cooperation to encourage advance data exchange, promote greater harmonization of data and message formats, and avoid creating additional burdens for traders. 

Target Audience

  • Customs and Border Agencies
  • International organizations
  • Trade facilitation and logistics professionals
  • Technology solution providers for customs digitalization
  • Single Window operators and policymakers
  • Experts in regulatory compliance and interagency data exchange

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Tentative Programme

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Welcome and Opening Remarks

Mr. Kijin KimSenior Economist, ADB

Moderator

Mr. Aleksei BondarenkoInternational Consultant, ESCAP

Panel Discussion

Mr. Shinji OdaFirst Secretary & Customs Attaché, Embassy of Japan in Belgium

Mr. Miha LeničSenior Project and Portfolio Manager, CARGOX

Mr. Strahinja IvanovicGlobal Growth Lead, Maersk Global Trade & Customs Consulting

Mr. Fernando CalinginManaging Director (Philippines) & Vice President for Sales (Southeast Asia), Webb Fontaine Group

Closing Remarks

Ms. Paula BaenaGlobal Policy Lead - Customs, ICC

 

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