The government has officially announced Phase One of Tradian, the nation’s first National Single Window (NSW) platform, listing the agencies and services available to the public.
In a press release yesterday, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade highlighted that Phase One integrates 10 Cross-Border Regulatory Agencies (CBRAs) across eight systems. Full operational use is scheduled for November 1, 2024, which will serve as the official cut-off date for transitioning from existing trade systems to Tradian for several essential services.
Key Services in Phase One
Phase One includes critical services from various government agencies, such as:
- Tradenet Maldives Corporation Ltd: Operator of MNSW
- Ministry of Economic Development & Trade: Pork & Liquor Import Permit
- Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure: Construction Material Import Permit
- Maldives Ports Limited: Vessel Registration, ETA, Sea Manifest, Vessel Declaration, Cargo Discrepancy, Gate Exit
- Ministry of Tourism: Duty Exemption
- Ministry of Transport & Civil Aviation: Vessel Registration, ETA, Vessel Declaration
- Maldives Immigration: Vessel Declaration
- Port Health: Vessel Declaration
- Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF): Vessel Declaration
- Private Sector: Electronic Delivery Order (eDO)
- Maldives Customs Service: Vessel Registration, ETA, Sea Manifest, Vessel Declaration
- Ministry of Defence: Chemical Import Permit, Flare Import Permit, Fireworks Import Permit
Looking Ahead to Full Integration
While Phase One marks the official unveiling of Tradian, the platform’s full operational capabilities will expand in Phase Two, which commenced in late August 2024. By early 2025, services from 19 additional government agencies and 17 separate ICT systems are expected to be fully integrated into Tradian, creating an all-encompassing digital hub for trade in the Maldives.
With Tradian, the Maldives is taking a crucial step toward modernising and simplifying trade operations, aligning itself with global standards. The platform is expected to reduce both the time and costs involved in cross-border transactions, providing businesses with a more efficient way to navigate regulatory requirements.
