Benefits

The benefits arising from the single data entry system accrued primarily to the container importers (who worked with a faster and more streamlined container clearance system, which included the elimination of paperwork) and to MAF (which benefited from reduced manual data handling by staff and the generation of better quality data from the elimination of transcription errors).

At a higher level, the project fulfilled the government's e-Government objectives and both Customs and MAF gained an increased understanding of future opportunities for cross-agency IT projects and how such projects are best managed.