Tag: Press Release

Innovation and ambition: Dubai Trade’s digitalisation success story

Launched in 2003, Dubai Trade is an innovative trade facilitation platform that integrates the digital services of various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai, including DP World, Dubai Customs and Jebel Ali Freezone, in addition to key government agencies and Trade Value Added Services under a Single Window. Dubai Trade, one of our latest […]

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Tackling the cross-border communication challenges: North Sea Port

This months we are featuring one of IPCSA’s newest Members in Europe – North Sea Port in the following article: Tackling the cross-border communication challenges: North Sea Port  

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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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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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“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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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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Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) joins International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA)

Barbados Port Inc. (BPI), the newest member of the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), is looking forward to deepening relations with IPCSA while it continues to change the dynamics of logistics at the Port of Bridgetown with the introduction of its own Port Community System. In the early stages of its PCS research, BPI […]

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IPCSA-BIC agreement will deliver clarity in supply chain

A new agreement between the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) and the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) will help to deliver much-needed clarity in the supply chain, assisting users in identifying the container facility where their cargo is currently located. IPCSA has announced that it will incorporate the BIC Facility Codes API into the […]

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