Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking Northern Corridor - RECTS

project brief

Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking Northern Corridor - RECTS

Project Value

US $ 800,000

Implementation Period

(Start date) - (Expected end date)May 2018 - December 2021

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Why this project?

TMA is supporting DRC Customs Administration – DGDA introducing an electronic cargo tracking system on Northern Corridor to reduce transit-related costs by reducing transit time; reducing physical inspections by customs transactions due to reduced risks.

Responsibility Center : 42_DRC

Project approval summary:

1. PAR approval date: June 2016

PAR number: DRC CBT PAR

2. PAR approval authority: Board

NB/ If the project is above $250,000 a PAR must be submitted for approval

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