3. MCP plc Maritime Cargo Processing Plc was set up to manage, market, sell, develop and enhance the integrated port information system, known as the Felixstowe Cargo Processing System (FCPS).

4. FCPS Central system/database in Felixstowe 75%+ of the UK’s maritime container throughput 3000 users throughout the UK Introduced 28 January 1984

5. Aberdeen Bristol Chatham Coatbridge East Midlands Airport Edinburgh Felixstowe Glasgow Grangemouth Harwich Hull Immingham Ipswich Liverpool Sheerness Teesport Tilbury Thamesport Tyne Felixstowe FCPS Communities

6. Felixstowe prior to FCPS

7. 1982 paper mountain HMC COMPUTER (London) clearance times 4-5 days 30% error rate

8. one hour or less Reduced from 4 to 5 days to Average Clearance Times

9. FCPS Functionality Vessel/Voyage processing Imports Exports Customs Declarations ICD/ERTS Transhipments Road/Rail Transportation Dangerous Goods Maritime Statistics

10. Felixstowe using FCPS

11. Reducing Paper Manifests and amendments Release notes Bonded removal documents Outturn reports Local transhipment documentation Commercial (lines) release Rent acceptance Delivery orders Export delivery advice Devan requests and outturns

12. Reducing Paper Customs’ examination and sealing advices Export arrivals Export load lists Loading reports Export Customs declarations Ship planning notifications and amendments Hazardous goods reporting Customs LE profiling, scanning, etc Govt Agencies - examination, detentions, etc

13. Reducing Paper 49 million transactions 75 million EDI messages 500+ companies making EDI Customs entries 100+ shipping lines using EDI facilities 132/160 services using FCPS Marstats Community System - 2003

14. Port of Felixstowe Improved customer service Better utilisation of resources Reduced capital expenditure Evolution towards automation Increased profitability Benefits

15. Shipping Lines Availability of real-time information Improved equipment usage/dwell times Faster turn round of vessels Internal systems efficiency Better customer service Benefits

16. Customs & Other Govt Agencies Security Easy access to information Speed of information - manifests Anti-smuggling Reduced documentation More efficient use of manpower resources Benefits

18. Designed by the Trade for the Trade FCPS Port Authority/Wharfingers Freight Forwarders Shipping Lines/Agents Customs (Local and Headquarters) Hauliers OGAs

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20. System Requirements Enhanced FCPS Browser based Fully auditable Secure Reliable and scalable Interfacing to existing systems

21. Summary - Destin8 A port solution based on 20+ years of practical experience and proven operation Latest technology Platform independent Solution for individual ports or country wide 20 users to 2000+ users Rollout in UK from September 2005