International Port Community Systems Association
Acronym: IPCSA
General Information
Identification Code: 869343710519-54
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Entity Form: United Kingdom Economic Interest Group
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 1/25/2013
Last Update: 4/14/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: IPCSA’s mission is to:
“To act in the common interest of IPCSA members to influence public policy at the International level, in order to promote digital transformation and the electronic exchange of information to enable seamless, efficient and sustainable trade logistics processes. This will be achieved through lobbying, practical initiatives and projects as well as engagement with the global, regional and national logistics communities and relevant public bodies”.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Borders and security
- Business and industry
- Communication
- Customs
- Digital economy and society
- External relations
- Food safety
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- International co-operation and development
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Single market
- Taxation
- Trade
- Trans-European Networks
- Transport
Levels of Interest:
- national
- sub-national
- global
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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
Communication Activities: IPCSA takes part in projects that it sees relavent to Port Community Systems and Trade Faciliation.
We regualrly comment on EU policy particularly those related to the Exlectronic Exchange of Information within the maritime and the transport sector and also manage a LinkedIn page - IPCSA - for our social media activities.
IPCSA have regular meetings and conferences
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: Trade Contact Group#E02134#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2134 #MEMBER #C#IndustryDigital Transport and Logistics Forum#E03280#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3280 #MEMBER #C#IndustryHigh Level Steering Group for Governance of the Digital Maritime System and Services#E03450#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3450 #OBSERVER #C#Industry#Professionals
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Maybush Lane, The ChapelMaybush Lane
Post Code: IP11 7LL
City: Felixstowe
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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EU Office
Address: Maybush Lane, The ChapelMaybush Lane
Post Code: IP11 7LL
City: Felixstowe
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 2
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 4
Members F T E: 2.25
Info Members: Inga Morton is General Manager and is responsible for all matters for IPCSA. When the General Manager is unavailable for meetings, members of IPCSA can send a representative on behalf of IPCSA and the General Manager.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Latest membership is at www.ipcsa.international
However current membership as at 18 January 2023is:
Antwerp Port Community System Antwerp, Belgium
Hamburg Port Authority, Hamburg, Germany
ePuertoBilbao, Bilbao, Spain
CNS Ltd, Southampton, UK
Portel, Madrid, Spain
MGI Marseille, France
ValenciaportPCS Valencia, Spain
Port of Ravenna Ravenna, Italy
Bulgaria Ports Infrastructure Company, Bulgaria
Port of Constanta, Romania
Port of Sines, Sines, Portugal
MCP Felixstowe, UK
SOGET, Le Havre, France
Port of le Havre, France
Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Portic, Barcelona, Spain
Portbase, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Dbh Bremen, Germany
DAKOSY, Hamburg, Germany
Maqta Gateway, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Israel Port Community System, Israel
PPL 33-35 Odessa, Ukraine
SEGUCE, Togo
PORTNET, Morocco
DT World, Dubai, UAE
Puertos del Estado, Spain
UIRNet, Rome, Italy
KL Net, Seoul, South Korea
Kale Logistics, India
Port of Trieste, Italy
Djbouti PCS, Djibouti
Port d'Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Portall, India
Seguce RDC, Democratics Republic of Congo
Port of Los Angeles, USA
Prince Ruper Port, Canada
PolskiPCS, Poland
Hellenic PCS, Greece
Tanger Med Porty Authority, Morocco
ANP, (National Ports Agency), Morocco
Puertos del Estado, Spain
LOGINK, China
Port St Maarten, St Maarten
North Sea Port , Belgium
Barbados Port, Barbados
Rak Ports, UAE
AUTORITA' DI SISTEMA PORTUALE
DEL MAR LIGURE ORIENTALE, Italy
Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents, International (based in UK)
International Network of Customs Universities International (based in Australia)
Oceania Customs Organisation South Pacific Islands (Based in Fiji)
LOGINK (National Logistics Platform for China - MoU signed)
Committee on Inter American Ports (OAS) - US Based
Organisation Members: IPCSA does not belong to any other associations but has working relationships with;
UN (UNECOSOC NGO Special Consultative Status)
WCO
IAPH
IMO (NGO Consultative Status)
FONASBA
ESPO
INCU
ICHCA
World Economic Forum
OSCE
AACE (Africa)
ICAO