A special event to take place at IMO Headquarters on 11 June will emphasize on how ports can ensure smooth flow trade, by providing answers on a wide range of topics, including the trade facilitation ‘single-window’ system and data exchange.
Namely, key issues to be discussed are:
- What is a “single window” and why do ports need one?
- What are the best practices when it comes to electronic business and port logistics?
- How is IMO supporting developing countries to get ready for the Facilitation Convention amendments which make electronic data exchange mandatory from 2019?
Experts at the meeting will also provide their views on how ports can contribute to sustainable development and share their experience on port issues such as, improvement of efficiency of ports and implementation of measures to reduce emissions in ports, including on-shore power supply. The importance of port security will also be covered.
The 11 June Special event on ports will be followed by a symposium on port security operations (12-13 June), co-sponsored by the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police and IMO, to focus on exchange of best practice on port security and law enforcement.
