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e-Maritime: Report from Workshop 18 November 2008Key dimensionsCommentsThere was some discussion as to whether processes should be added orwhether they were part of technology.Related initiativese-Maritime is also closely related to:• the "e-freight" initiative of the EU Freight Logistics Action Plan which denotesthe vision of a paper-free, electronic flow of information associating thephysical flow of goods with a paperless trail built by ICT.• the e-Customs initiative 4 aimed at providing a paperless environment forcustoms and trade by making Member States' electronic customs systemscompatible with each other and creating a single, shared computer portal.CommentsIt was thought that the relationship between these initiatives and e-Maritime shouldbe clarified.It was noted that e-maritime contains maritime and intermodal e-freight as well aspassenger ship transport whereas e-freight covers the broader freight transportacross all surface modes.4 communication COM/2003/452 of 24/07/2003©SKEMA P a g e | 6 21/11/2008
e-Maritime: Report from Workshop 18 November 2008Ship Operator PerspectiveCarlos CascosAcciona TrasmediterraneaSpainThe point was made that e-Maritime is not new. It has been there for a number ofyears, for example in electronic ticketing.Of the three objectives, the ship operators are most interested in e-Maritime toimprove competitiveness. The following table indicates a view as to what shipoperators want from e-Maritime, the benefits and problems.What do ship operatorswant?Harmonised standards:IMO, EU, ME, local portInformation security andconfidentialityExtend usage to non EUneighboursBenefitsAdministrative costreductionVessel/ equipmentimmobilisation timereductionProblemsToo much complexityThe multiple ’singlewindow’ effectWho is the VAN operator?Note :• The multiple single window effect is the fact that different ports use differentsystems (single windows) which are incompatible• VAN is the value added networkAs a minimum, basic clearance of ports and customs in a ‘standard’ single windowis what should be achieved.CommentsThere was support for all of the above. However there was scepticism as to how therequirements may be achieved particularly in terms of a ‘standard’ single window inall ports. Ports have developed their own systems (port community systems) and areunlikely to want to change to a common system. What is therefore important is tofind solutions for easier (ideally automatic) interfacing to different port systems.Harmonisation of standards was considered very important in order to improveoperational efficiency.The issue of data security and confidentiality would need to be addressed in orderto ‘sell’ the idea of e-Maritime to operators.©SKEMA P a g e | 7 21/11/2008
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