摘要: |
The maritime single window (MSW) for data interchange will be required in ports across the world by Jan. 1,2024, which will accelerate the digitalization of shipping, mandated via the IMO's Convention on the Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL 1965). For the electronic interchange of information on arrival, stay and departure of ships in ports, public authorities in all IMO member states must set up, manage and use single-window systems. Additionally, to ensure that information is submitted or provided just once and is reused to the greatest extent possible, public bodies will need to collaborate and integrate the electronic transmission of the data. Users can upload papers, including the products manifest, bills of lading, import and export permits, certificates of origin and other pertinent trade documents via the MSW. The system automates these documents' validation, processing and approval, enabling faster goods clearance and lessening administrative work, hence reducing the delay of shipment. A study by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Support Unit, published in 2018, claimed that by reducing shipment delays, one can save as much as $115 for each sea container. |