Storage fee management device, storage fee management method, and storage fee management program

Abstract

To suppress work load and to prevent overcharge or charge omission.SOLUTION: A yard charge management device has a control unit. The control unit carries out determination of whether to acquire import cargo information reference data including information regarding storage situation of the import cargo; acquires import cargo information reference data from NACCS when determined that the import cargo information reference data is to be acquired; carries out determination of whether to acquire storage fee reference data including information regarding the storage fee for the import cargo based on acquired import cargo information reference data; and derives storage charge for the import cargo based on the acquired storage charge reference data by acquiring storage charge reference data from NACCS when determined that the storage charge reference data is to be acquired.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage fee management device, a storage fee management method, and a storage fee management program.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a customs clearance support device that acquires information representing the amount and payment method of customs duties from NACCS (Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System) and creates data on the amount of customs duties to be paid to the customs office and the amount to be billed to the importer based on the acquired information (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the customs clearance support device described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to efficiently generate data on the tax amount and the billed amount by cooperating with NACCS.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the trading industry, when importing goods from abroad, it is necessary to store the goods in a bonded warehouse until customs clearance is obtained and delivery arrangements are made. Customs brokers, etc., bill the importer for the storage fees of the bonded warehouse according to the number of days the goods are stored. For example, customs brokers, etc., confirm the status of goods removal through the inquiry of import cargo information in NACCS, and at the timing when the goods are removed, confirm the amount of storage fees through the inquiry of storage fees in NACCS, and bill the importer for the confirmed amount as the storage fees. In this case, customs brokers need to confirm the status of goods removal and the amount of storage fees each time and manually input the confirmation results, resulting in a large workload and a risk of overcharging or omission of billing due to input errors.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and aims to provide a storage fee management device, a storage fee management method, and a storage fee management program that can reduce the workload and prevent overcharging and undercharging. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the storage fee management device according to the present invention is a storage fee processing device having a control unit, wherein the control unit determines whether or not to acquire import cargo information inquiry data including information on the storage status of imported cargo, and if it determines to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data, it acquires the import cargo information inquiry data from NACCS, and based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data, it determines whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data including information on the storage fees for the imported cargo, and if it determines to acquire the storage fee inquiry data, it acquires the storage fee inquiry data from NACCS, and based on the acquired storage fee inquiry data, it calculates the storage fees for the imported cargo.

[0007] Furthermore, the storage fee management method according to the present invention is a storage fee management method performed by a storage fee management device having a control unit, wherein the control unit performs the following steps: determining whether or not to acquire import cargo information inquiry data including information regarding the storage status of imported cargo; acquiring the import cargo information inquiry data from NACCS if it is determined to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data; determining whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data including information regarding the storage fees for the imported cargo based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data; acquiring the storage fee inquiry data from NACCS if it is determined to acquire the storage fee inquiry data; and calculating the storage fees for the imported cargo based on the acquired storage fee inquiry data.

[0008] Furthermore, the storage fee management program according to the present invention is a storage fee management program to be executed by a storage fee management device having a control unit, and causes the control unit to execute the following: a process of determining whether or not to acquire import cargo information inquiry data including information on the storage status of imported cargo; a process of acquiring the import cargo information inquiry data from NACCS if it is determined to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data; a process of determining whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data including information on the storage fees of the imported cargo based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data; a process of acquiring the storage fee inquiry data from NACCS if it is determined to acquire the storage fee inquiry data; and a process of calculating the storage fees of the imported cargo based on the acquired storage fee inquiry data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] This invention has the effect of reducing the workload and preventing overcharging and undercharging. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a storage fee management device according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow in a storage fee management system. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of various masters stored in the memory unit. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of data stored in the memory unit. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of an operation screen in a storage fee management device. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows an example of planned and actual collection data. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows an example of transaction history data. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of an operation screen in a storage fee management device. [Figure 9]Figure 9 shows an example of an operation screen in a storage fee management device. [Figure 10] Figure 10 schematically shows an example of the data flow in the generation process of storage fee request data and combined storage fee request data for customers. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the data flow in the process of generating a storage fee request file. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows an example of an operation screen in a storage fee management device. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows an example of billing information data. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the storage fee management device, storage fee management method, and storage fee management program according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0012] [1. Structure] An example of the configuration of the storage fee management device according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the trade industry, when goods are imported from abroad, it is necessary to store the goods in a bonded warehouse until customs clearance is obtained and delivery arrangements are made. Customs brokers and the like charge the importer a storage fee for the bonded warehouse according to the number of days the goods are stored. The storage fee management device according to this embodiment is used when customs brokers and the like charge the importer a storage fee for the bonded warehouse.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the storage fee management device 100 according to the present embodiment. The storage fee management device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is constructed based on a commercially available desktop personal computer. Note that the storage fee management device 100 is not limited to being constructed based on a stationary information processing device such as a desktop personal computer, and may be constructed based on a portable information processing device such as a commercially available notebook personal computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), smartphone, or tablet personal computer.

[0014] The storage fee management device 100 includes a control unit 102, a communication interface unit 104, a storage unit 106, and an input / output interface unit 108. Each unit included in the storage fee management device 100 is communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path.

[0015] The control unit 102 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like that comprehensively controls the storage fee management device 100. As information processing, the control unit 102 executes processing based on various data stored in the storage unit 106. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing a control program such as an OS, a program defining various processing procedures, and required data, and executes various information processing based on these stored programs. Specific processing contents of the control unit 102 will be described later.

[0016] The communication interface unit 104 communicably connects the storage fee management device 100 to the network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line. The communication interface unit 104 has a function of communicating data via a communication line with other devices. Here, the network 300 has a function of communicably connecting the storage fee management device 100 and other devices, and is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). Also, the network 300 may have a function of communicably connecting the storage fee management device 100 and the server 200. In this case, the data stored in the storage unit 106 may be stored in the server 200, for example.

[0017] An input device 112 and an output device 114 are connected to the input / output interface unit 108. As the output device 114, in addition to a monitor (including a home television), a speaker or a printer can be used. As the input device 112, in addition to a keyboard, a mouse, and a microphone, a monitor that cooperates with the mouse to realize a pointing device function can be used. Hereinafter, the output device 114 may be described as the monitor 114, and the input device 112 may be described as the keyboard 112 or the mouse 112.

[0018] Various databases, tables, files, etc. are stored in the storage unit 106. A computer program for giving commands to the CPU in cooperation with the OS (Operating System) to perform various processes is recorded in the storage unit 106. As the storage unit 106, for example, a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory)·ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and an optical disk can be used.

[0019] The storage unit 106 stores the following data: basic information master 10, order data 11, IAW data (import cargo information inquiry data) 12, and billing information data 13. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing examples of the basic information master 10, order data 11, IAW data 12, and billing information data 13.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, the basic information master 10 is data that represents the basic information in the storage fee management device 100. The basic information master 10 includes, for example, a storage fee claim item code (CD). In this embodiment, the code number 8000, which represents the storage fee, is set as the storage fee claim item CD.

[0021] Order data 11 is data that shows information regarding the registration of orders for imported goods to be stored in storage locations such as bonded warehouses. Order data 11 is entered for each imported goods by an operator or the like via an input device 112 when the imported goods are stored in the storage location. Order data 11 includes the following items: order number, AWB number (NO), and storage fee. The order number is information that identifies the order for each imported goods. The AWB number is the number of the air waybill and is identification information that identifies the imported goods. The storage fee is the charge incurred for storing the imported goods in the storage warehouse.

[0022] IAW data 12 is data obtained from NACCS and indicates inquiry information for imported goods. Imported goods information inquiry data 12 includes the following items: sequence (SEQ), AWB number (NO), and operation code (CD). The sequence indicates the number of times IAW data 12 has been updated. The AWB number is the identification information for imported goods. The operation code indicates the content of the operation performed on the imported goods. The operation code indicates the operation code used in NACCS and includes 10 types of information, for example, operation code 1 to operation code 10. Examples of operation codes include "IDC" indicating import declaration and "OUT" indicating that the goods have been removed from storage locations such as bonded warehouses (removal confirmation registration). If the operation code of IAW data 12 includes "OUT" indicating removal confirmation registration, it means that the imported goods of that IAW data 12 have been removed from storage locations.

[0023] The billing information data 13 is data indicating the billing content to be billed to the importer of the imported goods. The billing information data 13 includes items such as a billing number, an order number, a billing item, a billing amount, and a billing date. The billing number is identification information for identifying the billing for each imported good. The order number is identification information indicating the order corresponding to the billing. The billing item is information indicating the item to be billed to the importer. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the billing item is the "storage fee" set in the basic information master 10. The billing amount is information indicating the amount to be billed to the importer. The billing date is information indicating the date on which the billing is made to the importer.

[0024] [2. Specific Example of Processing] Next, a specific example of the processing executed by the control unit 102 in the storage fee management device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow in the storage fee management device 100. The control unit 102 performs the following processing every predetermined period (for example, one day).

[0025] [Acquisition of IAW Data (Imported Goods Information Inquiry Data)] The control unit 102 determines whether to acquire the IAW data 12 for the imported goods stored in a storage location such as a bonded warehouse (step S101). In step S101, the control unit 102 first determines whether the IAW data 12 for the target imported goods has already been acquired.

[0026] When the control unit 102 determines to acquire the IAW data 12 (Yes in step S101), it transmits the AWB number of the imported goods to NACCS and acquires the IAW data 12 of the imported goods from NACCS (step S102). Also, when the control unit 102 determines not to acquire the IAW data 12 (No in step S101), it ends the processing.

[0027] When the control unit 102 acquires IAW data 12, it updates the IAW data 12 in the storage unit 106 by storing the acquired IAW data 12 as a new sequence (step S103). The flow from steps S101 to S103 will be explained below with specific examples.

[0028] Figure 4 shows an example of order data 11 and IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106. Figure 4 shows an example where the IAW data 12 has not been acquired. As shown in Figure 4, if the IAW data 12 has not been acquired, the control unit 102 determines to acquire the IAW data 12 if the order data 11 for the imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106 and the storage fee information for the imported goods has not been acquired in the order data 11.

[0029] In the example shown in Figure 4, order data 11 with AWB number "AWB10001" for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106. Furthermore, storage fee information for imported goods is not obtained in this order data 11. Therefore, the control unit 102 makes a decision to obtain IAW data 12.

[0030] In this case, the control unit 102 transmits the AWB number of the imported cargo, "AWB10001," to NACCS and obtains the IAW data 12 of the imported cargo from NACCS. The control unit 102 updates the IAW data 12 in the storage unit 106 by storing the obtained IAW data 12 as a new sequence in the storage unit 106. Figure 4 shows the updated IAW data 12. As shown in Figure 4, the updated IAW data 12 stores the data obtained from NACCS as data for sequence "1."

[0031] Figure 5 shows another example of order data 11 and IAW data 12 stored in the memory unit 106. In Figure 5, an example of when IAW data 12 has been acquired more than once is shown, specifically when it has been acquired only once. In other words, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as data of sequence "1".

[0032] As shown in Figure 5, if IAW data 12 has been acquired once or more, the control unit 102 determines to acquire IAW data 12 again if order data 11 for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106, storage fee information for imported goods is not acquired in the order data 11, and there is no import goods shipment confirmation registration in the data with the longest sequence among the IAW data stored in the storage unit 106.

[0033] In the example shown in Figure 5, order data 11 with AWB number "AWB10002" for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106. Furthermore, storage fee information for imported goods is not obtained in the order data 11. Also, among the IAW data stored in the storage unit 106, the data with the longest sequence does not contain a registration for confirmation of shipment of imported goods. Therefore, the control unit 102 determines to acquire new IAW data 12.

[0034] In this case, the control unit 102 transmits the AWB number of the imported cargo, "AWB10002," to NACCS and obtains the IAW data 12 of the imported cargo from NACCS. The control unit 102 updates the IAW data 12 in the storage unit 106 by storing the obtained IAW data 12 as a new sequence in the storage unit 106. Figure 5 shows the updated IAW data 12. As shown in Figure 5, the updated IAW data 12 stores the data obtained from NACCS as data for sequence "2."

[0035] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the order receiving data 11 and the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106. In FIG. 6, as an example of the case where the IAW data 12 is acquired one or more times, the case where the number of acquisitions is 2 is shown. That is, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as the data of sequences "1" and "2".

[0036] In the example shown in FIG. 6, for the imported goods, the order receiving data 11 with the AWB number "AWB10003" is stored in the storage unit 106. Also, in the order receiving data 11, the information on the storage fee for the imported goods is not acquired. On the other hand, in the data with the maximum sequence among the IAW data stored in the storage unit 106, that is, in the data with the sequence "2", there is an "OUT" for the confirmation registration of the removal of the imported goods in the item of the business code 1. Therefore, the control unit 102 determines that the IAW data 12 is not to be acquired.

[0037] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the order receiving data 11 and the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106. In FIG. 7, as an example of the case where the IAW data 12 is acquired one or more times, the case where the number of acquisitions is 2 is shown. That is, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as the data of sequences "1" and "2".

[0038] In the example shown in FIG. 7, for the imported goods, the order receiving data 11 with the AWB number "AWB10004" is stored in the storage unit 106. On the other hand, the information on the storage fee "￥3000" for the imported goods is acquired in the order receiving data 11. Also, in the data with the maximum sequence among the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106, that is, in the data with the sequence "2", there is an "OUT" for the confirmation registration of the removal of the imported goods in the item of the business code 1. Therefore, the control unit 102 determines that the IAW data 12 is not to be acquired.

[0039] <Acquisition of <ITS data (storage fee inquiry data)>> If IAW data 12 is acquired, the control unit 102 determines whether or not to acquire ITS data (storage fee inquiry data) based on the acquired IAW data 12 (step S104). The ITS data includes information on storage fees for imported goods. Specifically, the ITS data is text information that associates the AWB number of imported goods with the storage fee.

[0040] In step S104, the control unit 102 determines whether to acquire ITS data if order data 11 for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106, storage fees for imported goods are not obtained in the order data 11, and there is an import goods shipment confirmation registration (OUT) in the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106 that has the longest sequence.

[0041] If the control unit 102 determines that it is appropriate to acquire ITS data (Yes in step S104), it sends the AWB number of the imported cargo to NACCS and acquires the ITS data of the imported cargo from NACCS (step S105). If the control unit 102 determines that it is not appropriate to acquire ITS data (No in step S104), it terminates the process.

[0042] When ITS data is acquired, the control unit 102 calculates the storage fee for the imported goods based on the acquired ITS data (step S106). In step S106, the control unit 102 extracts the storage fee corresponding to the AWB number from the ITS data and determines the extracted storage fee as the storage fee for the imported goods. Based on the calculated storage fee information, the control unit 102 updates the order data 11 (step S107).

[0043] Figure 8 shows an example of order data 11 and IAW data 12 stored in the memory unit 106. In Figure 8, the case where the IAW data 12 is acquired once is shown. In other words, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as data of sequence "1".

[0044] In the example shown in Figure 8, order data 11 with AWB number "AWB10001" for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106. Furthermore, storage fee information for the imported goods is not obtained in this order data 11. On the other hand, among the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106, the data with the longest sequence, i.e., sequence "1", does not contain an import goods shipment confirmation registration (OUT). Therefore, the control unit 102 determines not to acquire ITS data.

[0045] Figure 9 shows another example of order data 11 and IAW data 12 stored in the memory unit 106. In Figure 9, the case where the IAW data 12 is acquired twice is shown. In other words, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as data of sequence "1" and "2".

[0046] In the example shown in Figure 9, order data 11 with AWB number "AWB10002" for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106. However, storage fee information for the imported goods is not obtained in this order data 11. On the other hand, in the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106, the data with the longest sequence, i.e., sequence "2", has an import goods shipment confirmation registration (OUT) in business code 1. Therefore, the control unit 102 makes a decision to acquire ITS data.

[0047] In this case, the control unit 102 transmits the AWB number "AWB10002" of the imported cargo to NACCS and obtains the ITS data of the imported cargo from NACCS. The control unit 102 extracts the storage fee corresponding to the AWB number "AWB10002" from the ITS data and determines the extracted storage fee as the storage fee for the imported cargo. The control unit 102 updates the order data 11 by entering the information of the determined storage fee into the "Storage Fee" field of the order data 11. Figure 9 shows the updated IAW data 12. As shown in Figure 9, the updated order data 11 has the data of the determined storage fee "¥3000" entered into it. By entering the storage fee data into the order data 11, the storage fee for the imported cargo is obtained in the order data 11.

[0048] Figure 10 shows another example of order data 11 and IAW data 12 stored in the memory unit 106. Figure 10 shows the case where the IAW data 12 has been acquired twice. In other words, in the IAW data 12, the data acquired from NACCS is stored as data in sequences "1" and "2".

[0049] In the example shown in Figure 10, order data 11 with AWB number "AWB10004" for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106. Meanwhile, the storage fee information for the imported goods, namely the storage fee "¥3000", is entered in the order data 11. Therefore, the control unit 102 determines that it does not need to acquire ITS data because the storage fee for the imported goods has been obtained in the order data 11.

[0050] <Generation and registration of billing information data> The control unit 102 generates billing information data 13 for the importer based on the calculated storage fee, and stores the generated billing information data 13 in the storage unit 106 (step S108).

[0051] Figures 11 and 12 show examples of input screens used when generating billing information data 13. In Figure 12, the input screen is shown in association with the data related to the operations performed on that input screen.

[0052] As shown in Figure 11, the control unit 102 displays the billing input screen F1 on the monitor 114. The billing input screen F1 displays input fields for various items, such as order number (NO), billing date, basic information, detailed information, and billing information.

[0053] When an operator enters the order number and billing date on the billing input screen F1, the control unit 102 reflects the entered information on the billing input screen F1. Furthermore, when the operator makes a predetermined input in the details information input section of the billing input screen F1 to activate the sub-screen for billing information, the control unit 102 activates sub-screen F2. Sub-screen F2 displays each item for billing calculation.

[0054] If the operator checks (turns on) the "Storage Fee Set" checkbox on sub-screen F2 and selects "F10: Execute", the control unit 102, as shown in Figure 12, refers to the order data 11 corresponding to the entered order number and obtains the amount of the storage fee entered in step S107.

[0055] The control unit 102 reflects the acquired amount of storage fees in the details information of the billing input screen F1. For example, the control unit 102 refers to the storage fee billing item code in the basic information master 10 and enters 8000 (storage fee) in the "Billing Item" field. The control unit 102 enters 1 as a fixed value in the "Billing Quantity" field. The control unit 102 enters the amount of storage fees, 3000, from the order data 11 in the "Billing Unit Price" field. The control unit 102 enters the amount, 3000, which is the product of the billing quantity and the billing unit price, in the "Billing Amount" field. The control unit 102 enters 0 as a fixed value in the "Billing Consumption Tax" field.

[0056] When the operator selects the register button after the detailed information on the billing input screen F1 has been entered as shown in Figure 12, the control unit 102 generates billing information data. Figure 13 shows an example of billing information data 13. As shown in Figure 13, the control unit 102 automatically assigns a billing number. The control unit 102 also sets the order number, billing item, billing amount, and billing date based on the input content on the billing input screen F1, the basic information master 10, and the order data 11. For example, in the billing information data 13, the billing number and billing date are set based on the input on the billing input screen F1, the billing item is set based on the storage fee billing item code in the basic information master 10, and the order number and billing amount are set based on the order number and storage fee in the order data 11.

[0057] As described above, the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment is a storage fee management device 100 having a control unit 102, the control unit 102 determines whether or not to acquire IAW data 12 which includes information on the storage status of imported goods, and if it determines to acquire IAW data 12, it acquires IAW data 12 from NACCS, and based on the acquired IAW data 12, it determines whether or not to acquire IST data which includes information on the storage fees of imported goods, and if it determines to acquire IST data, it acquires IST data from NACCS, and based on the acquired IST data, it calculates the storage fees for imported goods.

[0058] Furthermore, the storage fee management method according to this embodiment is a storage fee management method executed by a storage fee management device 100 having a control unit 102, wherein the control unit 102 performs the following steps: determining whether or not to acquire IAW data 12 containing information on the storage status of imported goods; acquiring IAW data 12 from NACCS if it is determined to acquire IAW data 12; determining whether or not to acquire IST data containing information on storage fees for imported goods based on the acquired IAW data 12; acquiring IST data from NACCS if it is determined to acquire IST data; and calculating the storage fees for imported goods based on the acquired IST data.

[0059] Furthermore, the storage fee management program according to this embodiment is a storage fee management program to be executed by a storage fee management device 100 having a control unit 102, and causes the control unit 102 to execute the following processes: determining whether or not to acquire IAW data 12 containing information on the storage status of imported goods; if it is determined that IAW data 12 should be acquired, acquiring IAW data 12 from NACCS; determining whether or not to acquire IST data containing information on storage fees for imported goods based on the acquired IAW data 12; if it is determined that IST data should be acquired, acquiring IST data from NACCS; and calculating the storage fees for imported goods based on the acquired IST data.

[0060] According to this embodiment, the control unit 102 of the storage fee management device 100 acquires IAW data 12 from NACCS when it determines to acquire IAW data 12, and acquires IST data when it determines to acquire IST data based on the acquired IAW data 12, and calculates the storage fee based on the acquired IST data. As a result, customs brokers can calculate the storage fee without having to check the status of shipment of imported goods and the amount of storage fees each time, or manually input the confirmation results. This reduces the workload and makes it possible to prevent overcharging and undercharging.

[0061] The storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment further includes a storage unit 106 that stores order data 11, which includes the identification number of imported goods and information regarding storage fees, and IAW data 12 acquired by the control unit 102. With this configuration, the control unit 102 can process the data efficiently.

[0062] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, the control unit 102 determines whether to acquire IAW data 12 if IAW data 12 for imported goods has not been acquired, and if order data 11 for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106 and the order data 11 does not contain information on storage fees for imported goods. With this configuration, if IAW data 12 for imported goods has not been acquired, the IAW data 12 can be acquired at an appropriate time.

[0063] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, the control unit 102 determines to acquire new IAW data 12 if it has acquired IAW data 12 for imported goods at least once, if order data 11 for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106, if storage fee information for imported goods is not acquired in the order data 11, and if there is no import goods shipment confirmation registration in the data with the longest sequence among the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106. With this configuration, if IAW data 12 for imported goods has been acquired at least once, the IAW data 12 can be acquired at an appropriate timing.

[0064] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, the control unit 102 stores the acquired IAW data 12 as a new sequence in the storage unit 106. With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to acquire IAW data 12 in subsequent instances.

[0065] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, when the control unit 102 acquires IAW data 12, it determines whether to acquire IST data if order data 11 for imported goods is stored in the storage unit 106, storage fees for imported goods have not been acquired in the order data 11, and there is a registration of shipment confirmation for imported goods in the data with the longest sequence among the IAW data 12 stored in the storage unit 106. With this configuration, IST data can be acquired at an appropriate timing.

[0066] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, when the control unit 102 obtains storage fees for imported goods, it updates the order data 11 in the storage unit 106 based on the obtained storage fee information. With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to acquire IAW data 12 and whether or not to acquire IST data in subsequent transactions.

[0067] In the storage fee management device 100 according to this embodiment, when the control unit 102 updates the order data 11 in the storage unit 106, it generates billing information data for billing storage fees based on the updated order data 11. With this configuration, when processing billing for storage fees, it is possible to reduce the workload and prevent overcharging or billing omissions.

[0068] [3. Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This embodiment can contribute to improving operational efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions within companies, thereby enabling contributions to SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0069] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and digital processes, thereby contributing to SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0070] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, thereby enabling contributions to SDG Goal 16.

[0071] [4. Other Embodiments] In addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims.

[0072] For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically by known methods.

[0073] Furthermore, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registration data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configuration shown in this specification and in the drawings may be changed at will unless otherwise specified.

[0074] Furthermore, with respect to the storage fee management device 100, each component shown in the diagram is a functional concept and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown.

[0075] For example, the processing functions of the storage fee management device 100, particularly those performed in the control unit, may be implemented entirely or partially by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or they may be implemented as wired logic hardware. The program is recorded on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for the information processing device to execute the processing described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the storage fee management device 100 as needed. That is, a storage unit such as ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive) contains a computer program that works in cooperation with the OS to give instructions to the CPU and perform various processing tasks. This computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM and works in cooperation with the CPU to constitute the control unit.

[0076] Furthermore, this computer program may be stored on an application program server connected to the storage fee management device 100 via any network, and it is possible to download all or part of it as needed.

[0077] Furthermore, the program for executing the processing described in this embodiment may be stored on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium, or it may be configured as a program product. Here, "recording medium" includes any "portable physical medium" such as memory cards, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, SD (Secure Digital) cards, flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, EPROMs (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROMs (Registered Trademark) (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), CD-ROMs (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), MOs (Magneto-Optical disks), DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks), and Blu-ray (Registered Trademark) Discs.

[0078] Furthermore, "program" refers to a data processing method described in any language or writing method, regardless of its format, such as source code or binary code. Note that "program" is not necessarily limited to a single, monolithic structure; it also includes distributed structures consisting of multiple modules or libraries, and those that work in cooperation with other programs, such as an operating system, to achieve their functions. Regarding the specific configuration and reading procedures for reading the recording medium in each device shown in the embodiments, as well as the installation procedures after reading, well-known configurations and procedures can be used.

[0079] The various databases stored in the memory unit are memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and store various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processes and website provision.

[0080] Furthermore, the storage fee management device 100 may be configured as a known personal computer or workstation or other information processing device, or as an information processing device to which any peripheral devices are connected. Alternatively, the storage fee management device 100 may be implemented by installing software (including programs or data, etc.) on the device that enables the processing described in this embodiment.

[0081] Furthermore, the specific forms of distribution and integration of the devices are not limited to those shown in the figures, and all or part of them can be configured by functionally or physically distributing and integrating them in any unit according to various additions or functional loads. In other words, the embodiments described above may be implemented in any combination, or the embodiments may be implemented selectively. [Industrial applicability]

[0082] This invention is useful in customs brokerage when charging importers for storage in bonded warehouses. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0083] F1 Invoice Entry Screen F2 Sub-screen 10 Basic Information Master 11. Order Data 12. IAW Data (Import Cargo Information Inquiry Data) 13. Billing Information Data 100 Storage fee management device 102 Control Unit 104 Communication Interface Section 106 Storage section 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input devices, keyboards, mice 114 Output devices, monitors 200 servers 300 Networks

Claims

1. A storage fee management device having a control unit, The control unit, A decision is made as to whether or not to obtain import cargo information inquiry data, which includes information on the storage status of imported cargo. When it is determined that the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data should be obtained, the import cargo information inquiry data is obtained from NACCS, Based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data, a determination is made as to whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data, which includes information regarding storage fees for the import cargo. If it is determined that the aforementioned storage fee inquiry data should be obtained, the storage fee inquiry data will be obtained from NACCS. Based on the storage fee inquiry data obtained, the storage fee for the imported goods is calculated. The system further includes a storage unit that stores order data including the identification number of the imported goods and information regarding storage fees, and the imported goods information inquiry data acquired by the control unit. In determining whether or not to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data, the control unit makes a determination to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data if the import cargo information inquiry data for the import cargo has not been acquired, and the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit and the storage fee information for the import cargo has not been acquired in the order data. The control unit, in determining whether or not to acquire the storage fee inquiry data, makes a determination to acquire the storage fee inquiry data if the import cargo information inquiry data has been acquired, the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit, the storage fee for the import cargo has not been acquired in the order data, and the data with the longest sequence among the import cargo information inquiry data stored in the storage unit contains a registration of the shipment confirmation of the import cargo. Storage fee management device.

2. If the control unit has acquired the import cargo information inquiry data for the import cargo at least once, and the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit, and the storage fee information for the import cargo is not acquired in the order data, and the import cargo shipment confirmation registration for the import cargo does not exist in the data with the longest sequence among the import cargo information inquiry data stored in the storage unit, the control unit makes a determination to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data again. The storage fee management device according to claim 1.

3. The control unit causes the acquired import cargo information inquiry data to be stored in the storage unit as a new sequence. A storage fee management device according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. When the control unit determines the storage fee for the imported goods, it updates the order data in the storage unit based on the determined storage fee information. The storage fee management device according to claim 1.

5. When the control unit updates the order data in the storage unit, it generates billing information data for billing storage fees based on the updated order data. The storage fee management device according to claim 4.

6. A storage fee management method performed by a storage fee management device having a control unit, A step to determine whether or not to obtain import cargo information inquiry data, which includes information on the storage status of imported cargo, If it is determined that the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data should be obtained, the step of obtaining the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data from NACCS, Based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data, a step is made to determine whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data, which includes information regarding storage fees for the import cargo. If it is determined that the storage fee inquiry data should be obtained, the steps include obtaining the storage fee inquiry data from NACCS, Based on the acquired storage fee inquiry data, the steps include: The control unit performs the following: The storage fee management device further includes a storage unit that stores order data including the identification number of the imported goods and information regarding storage fees, and the imported goods information inquiry data acquired by the control unit. In the step of determining whether or not to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data, if the import cargo information inquiry data for the import cargo has not been acquired, the control unit determines to acquire the import cargo information inquiry data if the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit and the storage fee information for the import cargo has not been acquired in the order data. In the step of determining whether or not to acquire the storage fee inquiry data, if the import cargo information inquiry data is acquired, and the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit, and the storage fee for the import cargo is not acquired in the order data, and the import cargo shipment confirmation registration exists in the data with the longest sequence among the import cargo information inquiry data stored in the storage unit, the control unit determines to acquire the storage fee inquiry data. How to manage storage fees.

7. A storage fee management program to be executed by a storage fee management device having a control unit, A process to determine whether or not to obtain import cargo information inquiry data, which includes information on the storage status of imported cargo, When it is determined that the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data should be obtained, the process of obtaining the aforementioned import cargo information data from NACCS is performed. Based on the acquired import cargo information inquiry data, a process is performed to determine whether or not to acquire storage fee inquiry data, which includes information regarding storage fees for the import cargo. When it is determined that the aforementioned storage fee inquiry data should be obtained, the process of obtaining the aforementioned storage fee inquiry data from NACCS is performed. Based on the acquired storage fee inquiry data, the process of determining the storage fee for the imported goods is performed. The control unit is instructed to execute the following: The storage fee management device further includes a storage unit that stores order data including the identification number of the imported goods and information regarding storage fees, and the imported goods information inquiry data acquired by the control unit. In the process of determining whether or not to acquire the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data, if the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data for the aforementioned import cargo has not been acquired, the control unit is instructed to execute a process to determine whether or not to acquire the aforementioned import cargo information inquiry data if the aforementioned order data for the aforementioned import cargo is stored in the storage unit and the storage fee information for the aforementioned import cargo has not been acquired in the aforementioned order data. In the process of determining whether or not to acquire the storage fee inquiry data, if the import cargo information inquiry data is acquired, and the order data for the import cargo is stored in the storage unit, and the storage fee for the import cargo is not acquired in the order data, and the import cargo shipment confirmation registration exists in the data with the longest sequence among the import cargo information inquiry data stored in the storage unit, the control unit is instructed to execute a process to determine whether or not to acquire the storage fee inquiry data. Storage fee management program.

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