A coalition of 10 maritime groups, led by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), is pressing the shipping industry to move aggressively toward digitalization goals as ports grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among a list of nine priorities to be pursued by the coalition are broader use of single window-based port community systems, harmonization of data, and fostering port data sharing environments. The parties in the initiative include BIMCO, the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA), the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Harbor Masters Association (IHMA), the International Maritime Pilots Association (IMPA), the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), the International Ship Suppliers and Services Association (ISSA), and the PROTECT Group.
