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IPCSA publishes Global PCS Study

The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has completed the results of a unique and wide-ranging global study which will support the practical development of Port Community Systems (PCS) around the world. The PCS Global Study is based on extensive research and draws on the knowledge and experience of a large number of IPCSA’s members. […]

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Nico De Cauwer appointed as Secretary General

The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has announced the appointment of Nico De Cauwer as its new Secretary General. Well known as Business Architect Port Community Solutions at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and a long-time active representative of IPCSA, Nico ill formally take over as Secretary General on 1 May. He will continue in […]

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We are excited and pleased to welcome Dubai Trade to IPCSA

Dubai Trade is the premier trade facilitation entity that makes trade easier, faster and creates value for all stakeholders by offering digital solutions from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai under a single window www.dubaitrade.ae IPCSA is delighted to have Dubai Trade among its Members. Very warm welcome to the IPCSA Global Family.

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RAK Ports joins the International Port Community Systems Association

The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has expanded its global membership once again, welcoming UAE based RAK Ports as its member. The decision by the Ras Al Khaimah ports group to joint IPCSA further strengthens the association’s presence in the important Middle East region. Over the past few decades, RAK Ports has steadily grown […]

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Future of IPCSA – Chairmanship handed over to the next generation

We are excited to announce that IPCSA Executive Committee on 8 of February 2023 (Felixstowe) appointed Javier Gallardo (Portic, Barcelona) as Chair and Steve Lamb (MCP, UK) as Vice Chair. Javier Gallardo has praised Hans Rook’s chairmanship for all his achievements in leading IPCSA and said: “I’m pleased and honoured to continue the journey of […]

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This is important today, because today is the Day!

Today, we join Customs Officials worldwide, led by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), in honouring the inaugural meeting of the Customs Co-operation Council, which took place in Brussels in 1953 by marking International Customs Day (ICD). International Customs Day occurs annually on January 26. We commend the WCO for adopting the topic “Nurturing the Next […]

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PROTECT leaflet published

“We just use the old ways.” How many times have you heard that in connection with ports and shipping? Even today, many ports still don’t have a fully digitalised way for ships to report information; even today, ports and port users are being left behind when it comes to electronic reporting, making do with emails, […]

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“Thank you for PROTECTing us” – Thanks Jérôme Besancenot for his work as Chairman of IPCSA’s PROTECT Group

During the Port Technology International Smart Digital Ports Conference held in May 2022, IPCSA chairman Hans Rook made a special presentation to Jérôme, in recognition of his work as chairman of the PROTECT group since 2015. Jérôme recently stepped down as chairman, passing the baton on to Nico De Cauwer as chairman and Mees van […]

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IPCSA welcomes FAL Committee decision to mandate Single Window systems

Congratulations to the International Maritime Organization’s Facilitation Committee (FAL), which has announced that the use of Single Window systems for ship data exchange is to become mandatory in ports around the world. The decision was part of amendments to the FAL Convention announced by the Committee and due to enter into force on 1 January […]

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Port Community Systems and Single Window – Women Leading the Way – Publication

Port Community Systems and Single Windows are reliant on those that have the vision of collaboration in order to bring the community together. IPCSA’s latest publication highlights leaders in this area and their views on trade facilitation today. This publication supports the IMO’s First International Day of Women in Maritime and goes hand in hand […]

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