Ukrainian ports switch to an electronic cargo clearance model
Customs and port operators have agreed on the next steps of digitalization – this concerns the exchange of data on ship calls.
The State Customs Service held a meeting on the practical application of the “Passage Point Log” module in seaports. Representatives of port operators, the Association of International Forwarders of Ukraine and the USPA took part in the event, the customs service reported.
The key topic of the meeting was the implementation of electronic interaction at sea crossing points. The participants emphasized that a full transition to a paperless environment is possible only if the information systems of all parties – customs, ports and business – are integrated.
The application of the new Specification for the structure and format of electronic messages was discussed separately. It provides for the exchange of data between the cargo owner or authorized person and customs within the framework of operations with loading instructions. The format complies with international standards and is compatible with the European AES system.
The next step will be to establish an automated exchange of information about ship calls between the USPA and customs. This will make logistics processes in ports more transparent, predictable and efficient.
The State Customs Service emphasizes that coordinated digital solutions are the key to creating a modern customs infrastructure that is convenient for both the state and business.
Source: USM
