A new logistics collaboration between Japan and the United States is set to transform cross border trade by accelerating digitalisation in cargo processes. The initiative, centered on the GRACE (Global Reliable Authorized Commerce Express) project, aims to streamline Customs procedures, reduce paperwork, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
The GRACE project focuses on trade flows between Authorised Economic Operators in both countries. Authorised Economic Operators are certified operators that meet strict compliance and security standards, giving them access to simplified and faster Customs procedures.
Both nations already maintain a Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Authorised Economic Operators, allowing them to recognise and trust each other’s certified operators. The new digital integration will build on this framework by enabling the immediate sharing of trade data between exporters, importers, and Customs brokers.
With this system in place, brokers will be able to pre file declarations before vessels even arrive, significantly cutting down clearance times. This advancement is expected to reduce bottlenecks, lower logistics costs, and provide shorter lead times while strengthening the reliability of international supply chains.
The move highlights ongoing efforts to modernise trade processes, ensuring that cargo flows between Japan and the United States remain efficient, secure, and resilient in today’s evolving global trade environment.
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