Expediting the US National Maritime Single Window plan

By streamlining operations and facilitating efficient information exchange, the launch of the NMSW will bring significant improvements to the logistics industry and position Georgia as a crucial hub of the Middle Corridor and gateway to Europe.

“The collaboration provided by a National Maritime Single Window enables better support to the private sector by facilitating faster governmental agency interventions in processes,” said Nuno Nunes, project lead at HPC.

“This results in more efficient customs procedures, enhanced transparency in import and export operations, and supports integration between Asia and Europe.”

Multiport data exchange

A NMSW is an electronic platform that facilitates the exchange of information between government agencies and the shipping industry. It serves as a centralised system for reporting and processing maritime transport-related information, including cargo, vessel, crew and port details.

By digitising cargo information exchange, it significantly enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness, particularly when faced with the complexities and transitions associated with multiple border controls.

It’s hoped that Georgia’s proactive approach will serve as an example for other ports to follow.

As of January 1, 2024, all public authorities of International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states are required to establish, maintain and use such systems in ports.

Georgian ports including the Port of Batumi, Port of Poti, the Kulevi Terminal and the Supsa Terminal handle an annual cargo throughput of 50 million tonnes and 2.2 million teu, but currently lack a multiport data information exchange platform.

The project is being funded by Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) program and managed by the International Crime Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) of the US Department of Justice (DOJ). It’s being conducted in consultation with the MTA Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia (MTA) and Amentum, a global engineering, project management and solution integration company.

HPC’s scope of work covers process definition, requirement engineering, and software implementation support in compliance with IMO regulations.