Introduction
The International Maritime Organisation has launched a global survey to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Maritime Single Window (MSW) two years after it was mandated, and to invite feedback from organisations participating in maritime information exchange1.
A maritime single window is a key component in shipping digitalisation; it serves as a digital platform that facilitates streamlined exchange of information between government agencies and vessel operators during port calls. It became mandatory under the IMO Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic on the 1st of January, 2024.
The survey was open to port authorities, border control agencies, ship agents, maritime administrators, terminal operators, freight forwarders, lawyers in the maritime space and other stakeholders until the 31st of October.
