Development EDIFACT
In 1987 this UN Port Management Information System (PORTMIS) review led to the development of the EDIFACT standard for Trade documentation. (EDIFACT - Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Trade)
EDIFACT and the Customs Harmonised System developed by the Customs Co-operation Council paved the way for Electronic Commerce.
The Customs Harmonised System agreed a common coding structure for all import and export goods
Notes:
In 1988 my firm first became away of the different standards that were being developed to assist with the Electronic Commerce. These standards include:
b Trade Data Elements ISO 7372
d Custom Co-operation Council Harmonised System
The Information was provided by:
Alain BELLEGO Chief Trade Facilitation United Nations
Emile PEETERS Director General DGXIII European Union
Maurice WALKER CEO EDIFACT Board