That was the clear message from speakers at ‘The Added Dimension’, the inaugural conference and launch of the European Port Community Systems Association, held at the World Customs Organization in Brussels.
Speakers from DG TAXUD, DG MOVE, the World Customs Organization and UNECE all welcomed the creation of EPCSA, which was described as a much-needed association that could contribute much to the harmonisation and simplification of trade throughout Europe.
“Port Community Systems are an area where we were missing an association,” said Manuela Cabral of DG TAXUD. “It has been difficult for the EC to get an overview of what is happening in this area of PCSs; we have been in the situation where we are involved in the development of Single Windows but have had the absence of such a contributor to the discussions. The creation of EPCSA should allow us to move at a faster speed in the non-traditional customs area.”
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