Definition: An online platform that provides a centralized and user-friendly interface for traders, customs authorities, and other stakeholders to access and exchange trade-related information and services. This portal offers functionalities such as electronic submission of trade documents, real-time tracking of shipments, automated customs processes, online payment options, and access to relevant trade regulations and guidelines. By leveraging digital technologies, the Trade Facilitation Portal enhances transparency, simplifies procedures, reduces paperwork, and promotes efficiency in cross-border trade, fostering collaboration and communication between traders and customs authorities, ultimately facilitating smoother and faster trade transactions within the customs environment. Source: Based on World Customs Organization (WCO) Example: Country ABC has implemented a Trade Facilitation Portal as a digital solution to streamline trade processes and enhance collaboration between traders and customs authorities. The portal provides a user-friendly interface where traders can electronically submit trade documents, such as import/export declarations, certificates of origin, and invoices. Customs authorities can efficiently process and review the submitted documents, reducing paperwork and manual interventions. The portal also enables real-time tracking of shipments, allowing traders to monitor the status and location of their goods. It provides access to up-to-date trade regulations, guidelines, and customs procedures, ensuring compliance and facilitating self-service by traders. Online payment options are integrated into the portal, enabling secure and convenient settlement of customs duties and fees. This Trade Facilitation Portal improves transparency, expedites customs processes, and fosters collaboration and efficiency in cross-border trade, benefiting both traders and customs authorities in Country ABC. eira:iopDimension: Behavioral IoP LOST view: TVA-Customs Trade Facilitation and Collaboration Enablers [Motivation] eira:iopSaliency: The Digital Solution Service ABB is salient for technical interoperability because it is a central element the EIF's conceptual model for integrated public services. it represents the generalisation of all application services provided by an Interoperable European Solutionas as stated in the EIF: "Technical interoperability the applications and infrastructures linking systems and services." Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/TradeFacilitationPortalApplicationService ABB name: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/TradeFacilitationPortalApplicationService