The facilitating role of IT systems for legal compliance: the case of port community systems and container Verified Gross Mass (VGM)

Fedi, Laurent; Lavissière, Alexandre; Russell, Dawn; Swanson, David

doi:10.1080/16258312.2019.1574431

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“…Moreover, the role and importance of PCSs was emphasized [ 15 , 30 , 45 ], and the National Single Window concept and its impact on sustainability in maritime transport and seaports was stressed [ 46 ]. It was indicated that PCSs not only have a positive influence on the adoption of mandatory regulation, but also communication channels, compatibility and infrastructure are key variables to be managed during implementation [ 47 ].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ports Digitalization Level Evaluation

Paulauskas

Filina-Dawidowicz

Paulauskas

2021

Sensors

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Currently, seaports are actively searching for methods and ways to improve their operational efficiency. Digitalization is considered as one of the main directions of current ports’ development. Ports’ digitalization levels are varied and may depend on different factors, including port size, traditions, turnover and handled cargo type, etc. Ports often face decision-making challenges related to assessment of their digitization level and choice of development directions. The article aims to develop a methodology to evaluate ports’ digitalization level. A marketing research tool was used to collect the data needed for the analysis. A mathematical model allowing simulations is proposed and a case study of 30 ports located in the Baltic, North and Mediterranean Seas regions is explored. Based on conducted calculations, a ranking of analysed ports considering their digitalization level was created. The ports were compared within groups of small, medium-sized and large ports. It was estimated that the digitalization level in small and medium-sized ports is about 30% lower than the level of large seaports. The research results may be of interest to seaports striving to assess their level of digitalization and choose the best digital improvement solutions.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ports Digitalization Level Evaluation

Paulauskas

Filina-Dawidowicz

Paulauskas

2021

Sensors

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“…Leveraging marketing management of seaports from a B2B marketing angle while embracing interactive business networks leads us to the structural concept of “port community.” In previous literature, this term is rarely mentioned and explicated (Dooms, 2019; Notteboom and Winkelmans, 2002). Among the few exceptions, most appearances in the literature are about a “Port Community Systems” (PCS) software that is globally used by numerous public and private actors of the “port community” (IPCSA, 2016; Fedi et al , 2019. Furthermore, few scholars refer to a “port community” concept despite not providing any conceptualization beyond the PA’s embeddedness and associated port management bodies (Dooms, 2019; Parola et al , 2018; Van der Lugt et al , 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Port marketing as manifestation of sustainable marketing in a B2B context

Lavissière

Mandják

Hofmann

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Purpose Previous literature dealing with sustainable marketing in a B2B context is mostly limited to spot measures on an environmental, economic or social layer. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to exemplify how seaports as powerful economic business networks can facilitate multi-layered sustainability. Design/methodology/approach The authors integrate multiple case studies to pursue an inductive research approach to derive general patterns based on empirical observations. Findings Operationalizing the concept of a port community enables the authors to show how seaports not only facilitate multi-layered sustainability but also mutually interact. Hence, port sustainability can be achieved through and by a port community. Research limitations/implications The conceptualization of the interplay between port community and multi-layered sustainability contributes to the business and industrial marketing literature in general and to the yet hitherto scarce port marketing literature in particular. Future research should go beyond this initial conceptualization by gathering further empirical research. Practical implications The study outlines how strengthening interactions among port management stakeholders (i.e. business and non-business actors such as port authorities and policymakers) might lead to higher economic success and societal welfare by pooling yet hitherto independent resources. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to define how the concept of a holistic port community can facilitate sustainability acted out on its three pillars and how both concepts interact.

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“…In the absence of such systems, port users have to interact separately with the different stakeholders involved in port clearance, including the port authority, shipping agents, and transporters, among others, as well as the relevant government agencies. A PCS optimizes, manages, and automates port and logistics processes through single submission of data (Fedi et al 2019). The introduction of a PCS would also standardize business processes and integrate ports and stakeholders, making the flow of messages seamless.…”

Section: Modern Customs Toolsmentioning

confidence: 99%