Port community systems
Why collaboration around shipments is not a new idea
Port community systems have been around since the late 1970’s and provide the information backbone supporting operations in many of the worlds major Ports. Europe in particular embraced this concept as a means to stream the dataflows between the Customs authorities and shippers, carriers, 3PL’s and other port users. Many of these systems are now somewhat dated and need either updating or replacing. Nonetheless, they are a clear illustration of how a port community can gain efficiency, cut waste and can also be very ‘Green’, ensuring very effective usage of resources.