Title: Telematizing Port Logistics: A Unified Platform for Documents and Physical Flows

Summary
This paper presents the development of a new web-based platform designed to manage both physical flows and customs documents at port terminals. Developed as part of the European CIRCUMVECTIO Plus project, the platform offers global functionality and serves both ports with no digital infrastructure and those needing inter-port document sharing.

The platform includes dedicated modules for:

• Uploading and sharing customs documents in XML or PDF format
• Calculating and reorganizing intermodal shipment paths
• Canceling and rebooking disrupted reservations
• Interacting with existing PCS and Single Window systems via API integration

Its goal is to reduce dwell times, eliminate double data entry, and extend port telematization to less-equipped terminals.

Why I Recommend It
This paper hits a sweet spot between real-world operational challenges and practical digital solutions. If you’re working in smart port infrastructure or customs digitization, this is a highly applicable case study with clearly defined components and benefits. The API-first approach is especially helpful for integration-minded system architects.

Key Terms:
Port Telematization, Customs Documentation, PCS, Single Window, Shipment Disruption, CIRCUMVECTIO Plus, Intermodal Path Optimization, XML Exchange

My Notes:
I appreciated the detailed architecture breakdown — especially the use of APIs to bridge PCS, Single Windows, and proprietary software. The project’s real-world deployment across Ligurian and Tyrrhenian ports (Livorno, Genoa, Toulon, etc.) adds credibility and showcases practical feasibility. This platform is both scalable and replicable beyond its initial scope.

Recommendation:
This paper is an excellent reference for digital freight coordinators, customs agents, IT platform integrators, and policy makers focused on modernizing port systems. The combination of document and disruption management features makes it a standout template for future PCS extensions.