The final edition of the World Bank guide to setting up and operating a Port Community System was officially launched at #IAPH2024. Many low- and middle-income countries face technical and financial constraints to the adoption of Port Community Systems (PCS), the sophisticated digital platforms for port management that slash paperwork and red tape by linking, in real time, a port’s many stakeholders – from customs agencies and port management to shipping and logistics companies and freight forwarders. They risk falling further behind as advances in digital technology accelerate. That concern motivated the publication of a new report IAPH jointly developed with the World Bank. The report, Port Community Systems: Lessons from Global Experience, is a step-by-step guide to setting up and operating a PCS. It includes detailed case studies showing how PCS have improved port efficiency around the world. The report was formally launched at #IAPH2024 and a copy of the report with a summary, thematic chapters and case studies, is now available here.
