Smart and Sustainable Ports: Tools for Implementing Port Community Systems
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
August 2023
Subject
Port Community System;
Port and Waterway;
Smart Port;
Stakeholder Ecosystem;
Loan Operation;
Trade in Goods;
Governance;
Regional Integration;
Mode of Transport;
Customs Administration;
Information and Communication Technology;
Freight Logistic;
Port Authority;
Infrastructure Development;
Quality Management;
Regulation
JEL code
F1 - Trade;
L92 - Railroads and Other Surface Transportation;
O1 - Economic Development;
O3 - Innovation • Research and Development • Technological Change • Intellectual Property Rights;
Q55 - Technological Innovation;
R11 - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes;
R42 - Government and Private Investment Analysis • Road Maintenance • Transportation Planning
Category
Technical Notes
A Port Community System (PCS) is a digital platform which facilitates information exchange and collaboration among all stakeholders within a port ecosystem. In this Technical Note, the authors provide insights into the key considerations and strategies necessary to successfully deploy a PCS, including institutional, technological, operational, and legislative aspects. In addition, the Note provides three critical tools for implementation: first, an Excel-based readiness assessment, which enables an evaluation of preparedness; second, a methodology for identifying the qualitative and calculating the quantitative benefits of a well-implemented PCS; and third, an advocacy plan, to gain buy-in from all stakeholders and foster a successful transition.
