1. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM Container Shipping Lines Association
Presentation by
Container Shipping Lines Association

2. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
WHY
The establishment of most PCS was on the based on a “consensus” with the logistics community, including ports, customs, logistics community and local authorities, to the name the few.
Main Key Features of the PCS
Logistics Procedures between Port related parties => B2B
Relations between Customs and Cargo Interests => B2G
EDI  primary source of Data Exchanges for B2B and B2G transactions.
Standardization of processes & documents is a key and a
necessity in the Global Logistics Supply Chain.

3. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
GOALS
Port Community System makes it possible to
Decrease clerical and paper work.
Improve Quality of information and make it available “Real Time”
Enable data Integrity amongst the port users and related parties.
Improve delivery time, cut transaction cost
Make the Port, using such a system, more attractive & easier in processes, which will become a time & money saving facility for it’s users.
PCS aims to reduce the need for multiple connectivity solutions with various agencies, and aims to get all the cargo interests and statutory agencies on
ONE single platform.

4. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONS ?

5. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONS ?

6. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
STAKEHOLDERS IN THE PCS
Shipping Companies and Agents.
Importers, Exporters and Freight Forwarders, & NVOCCs
Terminal Operators and Stevedores.
Inland Carriers such as Rail, Truck & Barge operators.
Custom House Brokers
Container Freight Stations and Inland Container Depots
Warehouse operators
Empty Container Depots & Container Inspection Agencies.
Port Authorities.
Customs and Central Excise Authority of the country
Ministry of Ports , Shipping & Transport, Health, Agriculture, Commerce
State Police & Administrative Services
Essential Services with in the vicinity,
Cost Guards & Marine Authority,

7. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
ADVANTAGES.
Standardized information flow and messages
Reduction of in Transaction Cost, Paper, time and Human Efforts.
Improvement in Data Quality and Integrity.
Transparency of Information and reduction in frauds
Improvement in Port security, Global Logistics Chain, Access to Information and better Communication with in the stake holders .
Process Automation and Standardization.
Improved Track & Trace of Shipment / Consignment.
Ready Availability of Accurate Information.
ONE SYSTEM connecting ALL the cargo interests, there by saving multiple connectivity issues and.
REDUCE TRANSACTION COST.
AVAILABLE 24 X 7
Integrate GOVT and Public Sector.

8. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH PCS
Vessel Schedules, Vessel Arrival / Departure Info, Port Call Announcement.
Container / Cargo declaration, Cargo Loading / Unloading real time Information. Transhipment & Dangerous Cargo Declaration.
Customs Manifests, Import and Export Advance Lists for Containers
Information Relating to Customs declaration, clearance, Transit permits Container / Cargo Inspection,
Cargo / Container Gate in/out information, Truck / Rail / Barge Pre arrival notification.
Vehicle Booking System for Import / Export Container Receipt / Delivery
Container Release
Status of Container / Track & Trace,
Booking Request / confirmation & Shipping instructions & generation of B/L
BAPLIES & Vessel Stowage Plans.
Basic Information service for Ports, Customs, Statistics, Charts & Regulations
Billing & Invoicing.

9. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
TECHNOLOGY USED
Port Community System Consists of Three Parts
The Application Layer with the services
A platform with the facilities common to all the services
A central Database in which all the information that the companies & Govt. Authorities exchange via PCS
Systems are based on
Standard n-tier
Database (Oracle, Windows SQL)
Web enable, browser based interface.
Standard messaging types compliant with UN EDIFACT & XML
Transport Standards (SMTP & FTP)

10. PCS : PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM
WHAT NEXT ??
BUY IN FROM GOVT.
Customs and Port Authorities are the Pillars for this system
IPA Must take the lead and developing an integrated, all encompassing system.
Shipping Interests including Lines, Trade bodies and Local Authorities ready to support the initiative.
TIME BOUND DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
MUST have a timeline for development & Implementation of a model PCS.
Nhava Sheva undoubtedly best Port for Pilot Project.