Customs launches digital services, including online stats for traders

Maldives Customs Service launched four digital services on Monday; courier cargo management system, online cash declaration, online statistics for traders, and advance e-agency approval.

Online statistics for traders

The service allows traders to check statistics on the goods they import via the Customs portal.

Online cash declaration

This service was previously provided manually. The digitalization of this service allows travelers to submit and have their cash declaration forms processed online, whether from overseas or before arriving at the airport.

According to Customs, the digitalization of the service will improve the convenience of travelers by eliminating the need to wait in queue and minimizing the issues that arise during peak hours.

Advance e-agency approval

With this service, agencies will receive automatic approval requests the moment declarations are lodged or assessed. According to Customs, the digitalization will save three to four hours of delay, and speed up the goods clearance process.

Courier cargo management system

This service was previously provided manually. According to Customs, the digitalization of this service will save a lot of time, and allow people to check the status of packages from anywhere.

Speaking at the launch event, Commissioner General of Customs Yoosuf Maniu Mohamed reiterated the agency’s commitment to improving customer convenience and facilitating trade.

Maniu said the agency is working on digitalizing all its services.