After sessions discussing the electronic exchange of information, the single window environment and trade facilitation, speakers were asked: will ships refuse to call at ports which lag behind in these areas?<\/p>\n
Jan Hoffmann, chief of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development\u2019s trade logistics branch, said: \u201cWe monitor ports\u2019 connectivity with shipping. We do observe, and have to some extent quantified, that the smallest and weakest ports, island states and countries find it increasingly difficult to have all the necessary infrastructure \u2013 data, physical, etc., and the supply of the necessary services, not just for ships but also for digital connectivity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo while the overall network improves, those at the margins and edge are increasingly dropping out. That is certainly a challenge for us to make sure we reduce this digital connectivity divide.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trade facilitation leads to big global gains, added Bill Gain, the World Bank Group\u2019s global lead, trade facilitation and border management. Up to 60% of the costs of an imported pineapple are logistics-related, including documentation, border clearance and other formalities, he said. \u201cAutomation and a regulatory single window are key.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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