President presents IPA with DIGITAL AWARD 2020 in Exemplary Product Category for PCS 1x

NEW DELHI: Indian Ports Association (IPA) has received the DIGITAL AWARD 2020 in Exemplary Product Category for PCS 1x in the presence of Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

The Port Community System (PCS) is intended to integrate the electronic flow of trade related document/information and function as the centralized hub for the ports of India and other stakeholders like Shipping Lines/Agents, Surveyors, Stevedores, Banks, Container Freight Stations, Inland Container Depots, Customs Brokers, Importers, Exporters, Railways / CONCOR, Government regulatory agencies, etc. for exchanging electronic messages in a secure manner.

Shipping Ministry applauded the IPA by saying that through Digital Transformation in maritime sector, PCS1x has enabled EoDB for various stakeholders.