The National Single Window represents a strategic trade facilitation framework, establishing a centralized electronic platform through which traders can efficiently submit standardized documentation and data to all participating governmental authorities engaged in import, export, and transit transactions. This initiative significantly streamlines international trade processes, alleviating administrative complexities, promoting regulatory compliance, and fostering enhanced operational efficiency.
Sri Lanka became a signatory to the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO-TFA) in February 2017, committing to implement stipulated trade facilitation measures. In alignment with WTO-TFA guidelines, Sri Lanka categorized its commitments into three groups: Category A, B, and C. Establishing a Trade National Single Window System (TNSWS), classified under Category C commitment, aims to facilitate cross-border trade flows, as specified by Article 10.4 of the WTO-TFA. Sri Lanka has committed to develop the system and report to WTO before 31 st December 2030.
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The primary objective of the Trade National Single Window System is to create a seamless, coordinated trade environment that simplifies and accelerates cross-border procedures. It aims to strengthen institutional collaboration, reduce inefficiencies, and support digital transformation in trade-related processes.
By centralizing trade-related documentation and workflows, OneTRADE delivers tangible benefits for both government authorities and the private sector. From reducing time and costs to improving compliance and transparency, the platform is designed to accelerate Sri Lanka’s journey toward smarter, more efficient trade facilitation.
Reduce transaction cost
Time saving
Enhance competitiveness
Compliance
Enhance efficiency and transparency
Enhance coordination and collaboration among GAs
Improve regulatory environment
Digitalization of paper based manual operations
Reduce carbon footprint
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In accelerating the transformation in the nation’s trade landscape, the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Trade National Single Window System (TNSWS), in collaboration with the World Bank ...
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The Trade National Single Window Project is a flagship initiative of the Government of Sri Lanka, operating under the Trade and Investment Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and...
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OneTRADE is Sri Lanka’s digital gateway to streamlined, efficient, and transparent cross-border trade. Our platform connects government agencies, private sector partners, and traders to a single, unified digital system that simplifies the import-export process and accelerates trade growth.
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