Keeping in step with Customs modernisation

In a move to modernise its own systems in alignment with Phase 2A of the customs modernisation programme, freight system specialist, Compu-Clearing, has designed a new web portal, and will be running a national series of seminars highlighting the Phase 2A changes, according to sales and marketing manager, Nachi Mendelow. “In stage 2A,” he told FTW, “a great benefit for clearing and forwarding agents is that, when customs stops an entry and requests supporting documents, these can now be scanned and sent to customs electronically. “Not only will this save time and petrol as drivers will no longer need to take the hard copies to customs, it will also decrease the time taken for a release in these circumstances.” In line with the customs modernisation, Compu-Clearing has created a web portal where clients can scan, package and send their documents to customs – and has used the latest in Java technology to power this web portal. The Java platform is running directly on the IBM System i which, Mendelow added, is trusted internationally for its stability, security and flexibility. To back up all the changes in Phase 2A, Compu-Clearing will also be offering two days of seminars to its customers – to be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. And, as an added service to customers, Compu-Clearing is also offering to source the correct scanners for those who require this hardware.