Under digitization, the Form-13 and Form-11 have been made online. The RFID system was introduced for Gate access. Shipping Lines were facilitated PCS platform for the issuance of E-DO.
Form 13 and Form 11 are the documents by which entry of containers in the terminals are regulated. E-form 13/Form 11 have been introduced to reduce gate transaction time and to avoid manual data feeding by customers.
Introduction of RFID based Gate Automation System has ensured that the Gate transaction time is reduced from 10 minutes in April 2016 to 1 minute in March 2017. The RFID provides high-security profile.
JNPA in association with DMIDC has commenced the tracking of containers moving towards and cleared from the terminals of JNPA. Transit integrity is now ensured by tracking of containers. The importers/exporters is now able to keep track of the container while in transit. The Project commenced on 11/7/2016. The system provides a Data Bank on Destination-Source matrix for containers in transit in India.
JNPA has started Call Center to give the information to JNPA Customers and other people regarding day to day quires through toll free phone number 1800 22 8282. The call center works 24 hrs.
JNPA has developed Mobile apps, which are faster these days giving a personalized content, instant updates, also productivity improvement and ease in interacting ways. JNPA has developed its mobile app to give the following information handy to its trade: a) Gives the brief summary about JNPA. B) Tariff for various services that JNPA gives. C) About port holidays and directory of internal & external like shipping lines, CFS etc. d) Application to track the containers inside and outside the port. E) Daily statistics report about berth and terminals handling. F) About shipping movements. G) Tidal & weather information. H) Traffic information around JNPA.
In a major initiative to bring in ease of delivery of import containers, PCS driven e-DO module developed by IPA was introduced on 16/09/2016 and all major shipping lines are using the e -Do. The E-do facilitates quick and easier delivery and tends to reduce cost and time in the import supply chain. Presently e-DO is transmitted through upgraded PCS i.e. PCS 1x.
PCS 1x (an upgraded version of PCS) has been launched on 11th December 2018 which enables all stakeholders to exchange data/ transactions on the PCS 1x platform on a real-time basis. It offers a database that acts as a single data point to all transactions. This upgraded single window platform intends to integrate 27 maritime stakeholders at a common platform, including ICEGATE, DGFT and ToS as well. Currently, 26 stakeholders are on-board in PCS 1x System.
PCS 1x has provided one communication platform for all maritime stakeholders which has reduced the time and overall cost for documentary and border compliance for imports and exports by eliminating unnecessary duplication of activities on different portals.
JNPCT upgraded Terminal Operating System to Navis SPARCS N4, which is the next generation Terminal Operating System (TOS), specifically designed to offer unparalleled value and grow with the customer at the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO).
JNPA has started issuing online Port Driving Permit (PDP) to the truckdrivers entering JNPA terminals from 8th May 2023, thereby saving of time, paper and Seamless flow of traffic.