IPCSA - International Port Community Systems Association would like to thank EU COM for the opportunity to provide the views and further comments and ideas of our industry through this public consultation. We have done this in good conscience. Our members see themselves as a reliable partner in the future of the Customs Union for the upcoming tasks around digitalisation of the supply chain. Our industry hopes that further modernisation of the Customs Union will lead to even closer cooperation with the authorities in the future and, in certain parts of customs legislation, as well as the organisational design of processes, to a fundamental rethink and reassessment under the angle of modern…
Core Objectives of IPCSA In order to achieve its mission IPCSA has agreed the following objectives: I. To ensure that the importance of Port Community System Operators (PCSO), Single Window Operators (SWO) and Sea and Air Port Authorities are recognised Internationally relating to the electronic exchange of information and that the sector is consulted substantively on any measure likely to affect them; II. To promote the highest possible use of standards within PCSO, SWO and Seaport and Airport Authorities and the use of international standards; III. To encourage all IPCSA members to be proactive in PCS, SW and Seaport and Airport development specifically related to the electronic exchange of data; IV. To support and promote international, regional and national trade facilitation measures and integration of PCS, SW and Seaport and Airport Authorities into such measures as well as working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals; V. To promote international collaboration for more effective cross-border and port to port exchange of data, processes and supply chain visibility; VI. To support and promote digital transformation and change management in Seaports and Airports to adapt to the requirements of their users. Policies and legislative proposals covering areas including Trade, Trade Facilitation, Single Window, Digital Exchange of information, Electronic exchange platforms in all modes including air, sea and land, Digital Transport Logistics Forum and other related topics including Customs