PCS PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM Presentation by Container Shipping

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 v Logistics Procedures between Port related parties v Relations between Customs and Cargo Interests => B 2 B => B 2 G EDI primary source of Data Exchanges for B 2 B and B 2 G 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 ü Decrease clerical and paper work. ü Improve Quality of information and make it available “Real Time” ü Enable data Integrity amongst the port users and related parties. ü Improve delivery time, cut transaction cost ü 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.