The Supply Chain Resilience Taskforce published its first study – titled Port Call Optimization through Data Quality – at #IAPH2024. There is an urgent need to implement the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business in the maritime sector, and harmonising communication and electronic exchange of operational data for port calls presents several challenges for ports worldwide. To address these challenges, this study brings essential findings and key insights from various in-depth interviews with port authorities and maritime stakeholders on how they implemented Just-in-Time Arrival best practices. The results are meticulously summarised in an implementation checklist, which focuses on enhancing data quality in the context of Port Call Optimization. Recognizing the value of shared global experiences, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), in collaboration with chainPORT, the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), the Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC 4.0), and the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), formed a Supply Chain Resilience Taskforce in 2023. This initiative, which is an industry response to the call from cargo owners for greater data visibility, aims to enhance maritime supply resilience. The taskforce works by collaborating with all stakeholders in the maritime supply chain. One of the major challenges the industry faces is improving data quality with Just-in-Time (JIT) Port Calls as an end goal. You can download the report click here or you can hear more perspectives from the members of the Supply Chain Resilience Taskforce here.
