"Single Window"

94.    At present, the import and export trade has to submit various trade documents to Government through different platforms.  To further facilitate trade in goods, we shall establish a "single window" for "one-stop" lodging of all the 50-plus trade documents and submissions with Government for trade declaration and customs clearance purpose.  The "single window" will connect with other governments' systems as well as trade information platforms run by the private sector.  Government will set up a dedicated office to coordinate with the relevant departments, engage the industries and prepare the detailed design and implementation programme for the "single window".  It is expected that the first phase of the initiative will be launched in 2018.