Port Community Systems (PCSs) are developed against the backdrop of technological advancements. The current framework of PCS technology architecture is best understood as a layered concept. The architectural components are divided into different layers (access, gateway, security, application, data, and infrastructure layers), because they provide a structured approach to organizing complex systems such as a PCS. Each layer provides a specific set of functionalities and services. Secure and reliable data collaboration between stakeholders is the primary function of a PCS. The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology was developed decades ago to support maritime trade. Until now EDI and UNEDIFACT remain the dominant mode. The increased popularity and growth of Open API (Application Programmatic Interfaces) has attracted the attention of PCSOs worldwide. There are distinct advantages to using API and EDI, and for the time being, members of the port community must remain invested in both. The growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, Big Data Analytics, and AI has given birth to the concept of Smart Ports. The smart handling of big data generated through IoT devices and their harvesting to optimize, predict, plan and schedule operations underpins the Smart Port concept. In a Smart Port environment, the complementary role of PCSs in integrating the different segments of the port's function is further highlighted.
Authors
- Disclosure Date
- 2024/10/04
- Disclosure Status
- Disclosed
- Doc Name
- Functional and Technical Architecture : Port Community Systems
- Pages
- 33
- Product Line
- Advisory Services & Analytics
- Published in
- United States of America
- Rel Proj ID
- 1W-Port Community Systems For Sustainable Maritime Trade Facilitat -- P176587
- Unit Owning
- Prosperity-TIC-Trade and RI (ETIRI)
- Version Type
- Final
- Volume No
- 1
Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways 2
- 1. Introduction 4
- 1.1. Outline and boundaries of the chapter 5
- 2. Functional features of a PCS 5
- 2.1. Functional scope 5
- 2.2. Mapping PCS functions 7
- 3. Technical features of a PCS 10
- 3.1. An interoperability framework for PCS 10
- 3.2. The technological evolution of PCSs 11
- 3.3. PCS architectural layers 12
- 3.4. PCS and the open API architecture 14
- 3.5. Cybersecurity A vital element 15
- Box 1. IAPH Cybersecurity Guidelines for Ports and Port Facilities 15
- 4. PCS and the digital logistics ecosystem 16
- 4.1. Connecting PCSs to digital logistics platforms 16
- 4.2. PCS and national logistics platforms 17
- 4.3. PCS the Smart Port concept 19
- Appendix 1. PCS functional services 22
- Appendix 2. Technical standards for PCSs 26
- Appendix 3. Guiding principles of PCS solution architecture 29
- Appendix 4. EDI or API 31
- Appendix 5. Digital infrastructure for Smart Ports 31
