International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA)

IPCSA launches global study for Port Community Systems

International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has launched a new study that will support the development of Port Community Systems (PCS) around the world.

The study will focus on the practical development of Port Community Systems, which are neutral electronic exchange platforms aiming to facilitate the smooth and accurate flow of information for ports and the supply chain.

Building on previous work by IPCSA, the study will cover precise parts of PCS development, including governance,...

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IPCSA joins Private Sector Consultative Group of WCO

The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), which specialises in global trade facilitation, is the new member of World Customs Organization’s influential Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG).

IPCSA is honoured to join the PSCG, the working group that provides private sector input to the WCO’s work, said Richard Morton, secretary-general of IPCSA.

Ricardo Treviño, deputy secretary-general of Brussel’s intergovernmental organisation, WCO, talked about the benefits of this...

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Leading maritime bodies set industry’s digitalisation priorities

A clutch of major maritime associations have called on maritime industry stakeholders, governments and inter-governemental organisations to collaborate in order to accelerate the digitalisation of maritime trade and logistics.

Ten leading industry organisations have launched a call to action for the maritime sector laying out the priorities with which to drive the digitalisation process forward, which they believe will bring greater visibility to the industry and substantially reduce costs,...

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Polski PCS joins IPCSA

The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) is delighted to announce that Polski Port Community System has become its newest member.

Owned by Poland’s main ports – Gdańsk, Gdynia and Szczecin-Świnoujście –Polski Port Community System (PPCS) is a relatively new company. First registered in 2017, PPCS set out on its organisational activities in 2018, embarking on intense analysis both in the ports environment and in dialogue with stakeholders. PPCS began its first IT development...

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