IMO announced its support to the Government of Nigeria in its efforts to develop a Port Community System (PCS) for electronic data exchange for its ports complex, from January to June 2022.
In particular, for the next months, IMO will work with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to conduct a detailed needs assessment mission.
The assessment team will conduct analysis of the current situation and put forward recommendations on the governance, business model, technology and identify any gaps to be addressed.
This will ensure that Nigerian ports benefit from an effective operational country-wide PCS to enhance the economy of the country.
Port Community Systems are neutral platforms that allow the exchange of electronic information between various stakeholders, have become an increasingly important part of simplifying cross-border trade.