The emergence of the Port Community System (PCS). The PCS represents a pivotal development in the world of maritime trade facilitation and logistics. These sophisticated digital platforms enable seamless exchange of information, coordination, and collaboration among the port community stakeholders. By streamlining communication and automating data exchange, the PCS drives efficiency, transparency, and security in the complex ecosystem of global trade. As the volume of international trade continues to grow, the implementation of the PCS has become increasingly vital. This book digs into the complexities of these platforms and examines their roles in shaping the future of international trade and supply chain management. The complete PCS study includes a number of thematic chapters and case studies. The authors embark on a comprehensive exploration of the concept, evolution, and impact of the PCS in modern global trade. The authors delve into the strategies and best practices for implementing a PCS and examine the financial, governance, and legal aspects of their deployment. Central themes of our analysis include strengthening Customs-port collaboration and optimizing trade processes through PCS-enabled efficiencies. We also discuss the relationship with the trade and maritime single windows and provide tailored implementation guidance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Lastly, the book extends the principles of the maritime PCS to the Air Cargo Community System (ACCS) and explains how key learnings from one sector can benefit the other. This print publication summarizes the core concepts of PCS and serves as an introductory guide, with the remaining chapters and case studies available on the official World Bank website.
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- “ World Bank . 2024 . Port Community Systems: Lessons from Global Experience . © Washington, DC: World Bank . http://hdl.handle.net/10986/42269 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO . ”
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- Foreign Trade, FDI, and Capital Flows Study
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- https://doi.org/10.1596/42269
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- 34395931
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- 34395931
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- 60
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- United States of America
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- World
- Report
- 193738
- Rights
- CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO
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- World Bank
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- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/igo
- UNIT
- Prosperity-TIC-Trade and RI (ETIRI)
- URI
- https://hdl.handle.net/10986/42269
- Volume
- 1
- date disclosure
- 2024-09-27
- region administrative
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- theme
- Trade Logistics,Trade Facilitation,ICT,Economic Policy,ICT Solutions,Private Sector Development,Trade
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- Acronyms 4
- About the Lead Authors 5
- Acknowledgments 6
- Structure of the Book 11
- Executive Summary 13
- Preface 14
- The Concept and Global Evolution of the PCS 15
- Global PCS adoption landscape and trends 15
- The Positive Impact of PCS 18
- Building Blocks for Successful Implementation 20
- A. PCS implementation framework 20
- B. The enabling environment 20
- Conclusion 25
- PCS Fundamentals And Trends 27
- 1. Facilitating Trade via PCS Investments 28
- 2. Port Competitiveness and Trade Facilitation 29
- Trade facilitation reforms and trade costs’ reduction 29
- How Port Procedural Efficiency Facilitates Trade 30
- The Complementary Role of Port Physical & Digital Infrastructure 31
- 3. The Strategic Role of PCS 32
- Digital Collaboration in Port Logistics 32
- Port Digitalization Roadmap 33
- PCS Definition and Status Quo 34
- PCS in the Port Digital Eco-System 37
- The role of NTFCs in PCS Effectiveness 38
- 4. Salient Functions and Features of PCS 39
- PCS Core Features 39
- PCS Benefits 41
- 5. Global trends in PCS implementation 45
- Lessons Learnt from Four Decades of PCS Experience. 46
- Global Trade Challenges & PCS 49
- 6. Challenges of Implementation 50
- 7. The Future of PCS 52
- Appendix 1. The Port Community & Port Services 54
- Appendix 2. Operational Logistics And Regulatory Procedures Are Intertwined 56
