Acrux Technologies has specialized expertise in Port Community Systems (PCS), delivering advanced solutions to streamline electronic communication among port stakeholders. Our PCS expertise can be used to enhance efficiency and compliance by enabling seamless data exchange between shipping lines, shipping agents, port authorities, terminal operators, freight forwarders, road and rail transporters, importers, exporters, dock security, port health, immigration, Customs, and other authorities. Our proven track record in port digitalization ensures optimized operations and enhanced trade facilitation for maritime and hinterland logistics.
A Port Community System (PCS) is a centralized platform that facilitates secure, electronic exchange of information among port stakeholders, ensuring efficient, compliant, and transparent maritime and trade processes. Acrux Technologies leverages its deep domain knowledge and technical expertise to design and implement PCS solutions that meet international standards, including compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (IMO FAL) requirements.
In June 2021, Acrux Technologies, as part of an international consortium with IOS Partners and Circle Italy, spearheaded the business process analysis and architectural design of an IMO FAL-compliant Port Community System for Pakistan’s seaports. This initiative aimed to modernize port operations and enhance trade facilitation through a comprehensive PCS framework. The scope of the PCS included:
Acrux Technologies is dedicated to transforming port operations through innovative PCS solutions, driving efficiency, and fostering seamless collaboration among port communities. Our designed Port Community System has the capability to allow electronic exchange of information between transport operators in the port and for hinterland connections, the port users, Customs, port, and other authorities, in addition to electronic exchange of Customs declarations and Customs responses, and cargo releases between private parties and Customs. The system also facilitates electronic handling of all information regarding import and export of containerized, general, and bulk cargo for the port community.