Mission & Objective
“To act in the common interest of IPCSA members to influence public policy at the international level, in order to promote the electronic exchange of information to enable seamless and efficient 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.”
IPCSA Objectives
In order to achieve its mission, IPCSA has agreed the following objectives:
- 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;
- To promote the highest possible use of standards within PCSOs, SWOs and Sea and Air Port Authorities and the use of international standards;
- To encourage all IPCSA members to be proactive in PCS, SW, and sea port and airport development specifically related to the electronic exchange of data;
- To support and promote international, regional and national trade facilitation measures and the integration of PCS, SW and Sea and Air Port Authorities into such measures;
- To promote international collaboration for more effective cross-border and port-to-port exchange of data, processes and supply chain visibility.
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Structure & Governance
IPCSA’s structure is made up of an Executive, Executive Committee and Committees.
The Executive
Secretary General – Nico De Cauwer | IPCSA
General Manager – Inga Morton | IPCSA
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (ExCo) is made up of the six Founding Members of the Association and representatives from each of the IPCSA Regions.
– Portbase, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Executive Committee (ExCo) is supported by regional representatives and the Chairman of the PROTECT Group:
– PROTECT – Nico De Cauwer, IPCSA
– IPCSA Europe and North America Representative (1) – Nico De Cauwer, IPCSA
– IPCSA Europe and North America Representative (2) – Ronen Mualem, Israel Ports Asset and Development Company, Israel
– IPCSA Asia Pacific Representative – Vineet Malhotra, Kale Logistics, India
– IPCSA West Asia Representative – Vacant
– IPCSA South America and Caribbean Representative – Vacant
– IPCSA Africa Representative – Youssef Ahouzi, Portnet, Morocco
IPCSA Areas of Interest
IPCSA has a proactive approach to its activities. Rather than having formal committees, IPCSA has Areas of Interest. Each of these is led by a responsible member with a particular interest or expertise in the area, who supports the IPCSA Executive in being proactive in that area.
IPCSA has seven Areas of Interest that affect Port Community Systems, Single Windows, Sea and Air Port Authorities and their operators. We also recognise that the issues around data protection and cybersecurity cut across all areas.
The Areas of Interest are:
– PROTECT Group (Chairman – Nico De Cauwer, Secretary General, IPCSA; General Manager – Mees van der Wiel)
– Standards and Technologies (Lead – Nico De Cauwer, Secretary General, IPCSA)
– Single Window & Trade Facilitation – (Lead – Mees van der Wiel, Portbase, The Netherlands)
– Customs and Other Government Agencies (Lead – Uwe Liebschner – dbh, Germany)
– Port Community Systems Development (Lead – to be advised)
– Air-PCS/Cargo Community Systems (Lead – Evelyn Eggers – DAKOSY)
– Cybersecurity and data protection (Lead – to be advised)
For further information on IPCSA’s Areas of Interest, please contact Inga Morton, General Manager, IPCSA
IPCSA Members’ Fund
IPCSA recognises that the real experience comes from our members – and that at different times, some members will be more active than others. These additional efforts are recognised, along with the fact that a member’s organisation may face additional costs to support IPCSA at events and meetings.
IPCSA has therefore created a Members’ Fund within its budget in order to support members who represent IPCSA within their own region or internationally. Subject to budget and prior agreement with the IPCSA Executive, any member who spends more than four days per year representing IPCSA may claim up to €500 euros per day to support this work.
Governance
IPCSA is a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) governed by EEC Regulation 2137/85 (the EEC Regulation) and by the laws of England. The European Port Community Systems Association EEIG Contract of Formation was signed on 15 June 2011 with an amendment agreed by all EEIG members signed on 15 August 2014 to form IPCSA EEIG as from 1 September 2014. It’s Mission and Objectives set out the core principles of its activities.
IPCSA is registered in the United Kingdom. With the UK’s exit from the European Union and after the transition period, IPCSA will change its status to a UKEIG (UK Economic Interest Group).
IPCSA EEIG Number – GE000268
IPCSA is a UK VAT Registered company – GB 135 735606
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The History of IPCSA
Trusting, sharing, collaborating and innovating: IPCSA
As it celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2021, the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) reflected on an extraordinary decade of achievement.
Since its official launch on 15 June 2011, IPCSA has achieved rapid growth in membership, while establishing its reputation and influence as an expert authority and adviser on the electronic exchange of information and digitalisation to smooth the flow of cargo and documentation.
Today IPCSA has nearly 50 members, including Port Community System (PCS) and Cargo Community System operators, Single Window operators, and Seaport and Airport Authorities, drawn from all regions of the world. It is also a recognised NGO with consultative status at UNECOSOC and IMO.
This thriving association traces its roots back to Dryport, an Interreg IVB North Sea Region which ran from 2009 to 2012. A Dryport workshop covering IT and Security in November 2009 included a presentation by Portbase, the Dutch Port Community System, on ‘Track and Trace’, and a presentation by Maritime Cargo Processing (MCP), a British PCS, on ‘Port Community IT Systems – how they can be adapted for Dryports’.
Two years later, both Portbase and MCP were among the six founding members of IPCSA, originally launched as the European Port Community Systems Association (EPCSA) with support from Dryport.
For the first time, Port Community Systems operators, through EPCSA, had a united, strong lobbying position at the European Union level. The other four founding members were SOGET (France), dbh (Germany), Portic (Spain) and DAKOSY (Germany). Three years later, after a steady flow of new members, the association officially became international, as IPCSA, in 2014.
IPCSA soon began working with standards organisations such as UN/CEFACT, the World Customs Organization and ISO. Towards the end of 2019, the standards specialist group PROTECT was integrated into IPCSA as a working group – enabling IPCSA to accelerate its work in supporting international standards, including in the delivery of Just-In-Time [ship arrival] APIs and data through international standards bodies.
IPCSA places the emphasis on constantly changing and adapting – keeping ahead of the crowd. In their last major gathering before the arrival of Covid-19, members attended a two-day meeting, hosted by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, to discuss The Future of Cross Border Digital Trade.
The pandemic has certainly not held back IPCSA – rather the reverse. In the 2021, IPCSA has launched its Network of Trusted Networks (NoTN) a secure port-to-port and cross-border data exchange solution to provide predictability, visibility and certainty within the supply chain, and developed and piloted a Blockchain Bill of Lading.
The association was also one of the leading signatories to the IMO’s ‘Call to Action’ to accelerate the pace of digitalisation to cope with a post Covid-19 new normal.
IPCSA has excelled itself in reaching out to members, pushing forward with new technologies and innovations, and helping members get to know each other even better. Regular community ‘e-coffee’ gatherings via Zoom have been incredibly popular, enabling members to meet informally, share experiences and support each other through the challenges of Covid-19, as true friends and colleagues.
All this, could not have happened without the dedication, determination and enthusiasm of Richard Morton, who brought IPCSA to where it stands now. Richard passed away on 9 September 2022 at the age of 50.
For more information on IPCSA please contact: Inga Morton, General Manager, IPCSA
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IPCSA Overview
IPCSA and its members play a vital role in global trade facilitation. Our members are Sea and Air Port Authorities, Port Community System Operators for both sea and air, and Single Window Operators.
The electronic exchange platforms provided by IPCSA’s members enable the electronic flow of Business to Business, Business to Government and Government to Government information. These platforms underpin smooth, efficient transport and logistics operations at hundreds of sea ports, airports and inland ports, linking the flow of operational and administrative/regulatory processes and removing paper from the supply chain.
A unique association
IPCSA’s emphasis is always on its members. We have a small executive team and rely confidently on the extensive knowledge and experience of our members to represent the association and the interests of its member around the world.
As we have members from both private and public sectors, including governmental organisations, IPCSA focuses its activities on practical advice and guidance, rather than policy. As a result, IPCSA as respected as a trusted third party, in line with its community system members, and it is recognised as such by international bodies and intergovernmental organisations.
IPCSA focuses on supporting and facilitating systems and innovations for its members and their users, and promoting the use of international data standards in sea and air ports, at border crossings and via Single Window systems around the world.
IPCSA is a recognised NGO with consultative status at UNECOSOC and IMO.
For further information on IPCSA, please contact Inga Morton, General Manager, IPCSA
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