SINGAPORE / BAHRAIN, MANAMA - Media OutReach - 29 November
2021 -CrimsonLogic, a leading global provider of Trade solutions, products and
services headquartered in Singapore, has won a contract with Bahrain
Customs Affairs (BCA) to implement OFOQ2 – the Kingdom's next-generation
national Single Window.
This
implementation is a move in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain's strategy to focus
on the logistic services sector, as part of the priorities and programmes of
the Economic Recovery Plan. The move
will further support the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,
following the project's approval by the Cabinet chaired by His Royal Highness
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with
the aim to develop the economy and create promising opportunities for citizens
to improve the competitiveness of the Kingdom of Bahrain and attract further
investments.
The contract
signing ceremony was presided by the President of Bahrain Customs, His Excellency
Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa who signed the contract with the
Singapore-based company (CrimsonLogic) recently.
The OFOQ2
system is an advance e-portal that integrates the digital exchange of data
between different e-systems within the trade community (ships, cargo and
customs clearance agents, and product owners) and streamlines the various
government procedures. This includes specialised
modules such as the Customs value, Customs Exemption System, Customs
Restrictions System and Risks System to meet the latest international
standards. It also capitalizes on smart
solutions and AI (Artificial Intelligence) apps to regulate appointment
procedures and reduce paperwork between Bahrain Customs Affairs and operating
companies.
OFOQ2 incorporates
blockchain technologies to further enhance the accuracy of the digital transactions
and protects information confidentiality with minimum human interference, with
the e-portal's services also accessible through mobile phones and kiosks.
Mr
Saw Ken Wye, Chief Executive Officer of CrimsonLogic said: "We are
honoured to be partnering BCA in their digitalisation journey to reimagine how
trade will look like for the Kingdom. With the increased focus on
efficiencies and connectivity, the new system will seamlessly share data
between the trade and logistics communities and BCA. The open
architecture and modular design would ensure that BCA has an agile system that
can readily adapt to the rapid changes in the new normal."
The project's
tender was announced in the first quarter of 2020 in cooperation with the
Information and eGovernment Authority, and in line with the government's
strategy and the requirements of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 to achieve
electronic integration through data exchange between customs-related e-systems
and e-services.
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