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PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM. Presentation by Container Shipping Lines Association. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM. WHY.
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PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM Presentation by Container Shipping Lines Association
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM WHY • The establishment of most PCS was on the based on a “consensus” with the logistics community, including ports, customs, logistics community and local authorities, to the name the few. • Main Key Features of the PCS • Logistics Procedures between Port related parties => B2B • Relations between Customs and Cargo Interests => B2G • EDI primary source of Data Exchanges for B2B and B2G transactions. • Standardization of processes & documents is a key and a • necessity in the Global Logistics Supply Chain.
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM GOALS • Port Community System makes it possible to • Decrease clerical and paper work. • Improve Quality of information and make it available “Real Time” • Enable data Integrity amongst the port users and related parties. • Improve delivery time, cut transaction cost • Make the Port, using such a system, more attractive & easier in processes, which will become a time & money saving facility for it’s users. • PCS aims to reduce the need for multiple connectivity solutions with various agencies, and aims to get all the cargo interests and statutory agencies on • ONE single platform.
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONS ?
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONS ?
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS IN THE PCS • Shipping Companies and Agents. • Importers, Exporters and Freight Forwarders, & NVOCCs • Terminal Operators and Stevedores. • Inland Carriers such as Rail, Truck & Barge operators. • Custom House Brokers • Container Freight Stations and Inland Container Depots • Warehouse operators • Empty Container Depots & Container Inspection Agencies. • Port Authorities. • Customs and Central Excise Authority of the country • Ministry of Ports , Shipping & Transport, Health, Agriculture, Commerce • State Police & Administrative Services • Essential Services with in the vicinity, • Cost Guards & Marine Authority,
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM ADVANTAGES. • Standardized information flow and messages • Reduction of in Transaction Cost, Paper, time and Human Efforts. • Improvement in Data Quality and Integrity. • Transparency of Information and reduction in frauds • Improvement in Port security, Global Logistics Chain, Access to Information and better Communication with in the stake holders . • Process Automation and Standardization. • Improved Track & Trace of Shipment / Consignment. • Ready Availability of Accurate Information. • ONE SYSTEM connecting ALL the cargo interests, there by saving multiple connectivity issues and. • REDUCE TRANSACTION COST. • AVAILABLE 24 X 7 • Integrate GOVT and Public Sector.
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH PCS • Vessel Schedules, Vessel Arrival / Departure Info, Port Call Announcement. • Container / Cargo declaration, Cargo Loading / Unloading real time Information. Transhipment & Dangerous Cargo Declaration. • Customs Manifests, Import and Export Advance Lists for Containers • Information Relating to Customs declaration, clearance, Transit permits Container / Cargo Inspection, • Cargo / Container Gate in/out information, Truck / Rail / Barge Pre arrival notification. • Vehicle Booking System for Import / Export Container Receipt / Delivery • Container Release • Status of Container / Track & Trace, • Booking Request / confirmation & Shipping instructions & generation of B/L • BAPLIES & Vessel Stowage Plans. • Basic Information service for Ports, Customs, Statistics, Charts & Regulations • Billing & Invoicing.
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY USED • Port Community System Consists of Three Parts • The Application Layer with the services • A platform with the facilities common to all the services • A central Database in which all the information that the companies & Govt. Authorities exchange via PCS • Systems are based on • Standard n-tier • Database (Oracle, Windows SQL) • Web enable, browser based interface. • Standard messaging types compliant with UN EDIFACT & XML • Transport Standards (SMTP & FTP)
PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM WHAT NEXT ?? • BUY IN FROM GOVT. • Customs and Port Authorities are the Pillars for this system • IPA Must take the lead and developing an integrated, all encompassing system. • Shipping Interests including Lines, Trade bodies and Local Authorities ready to support the initiative. • TIME BOUND DEVELOPMENT PLAN. • MUST have a timeline for development & Implementation of a model PCS. • Nhava Sheva undoubtedly best Port for Pilot Project.