The Role of Applying Advanced Cargo Information System on Improving the Performance of Alexandria Port
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Digital transformation in ports enhances efficiency, reduces congestion, and meets global trade demands through real-time data, automation, and connectivity. In this context, the implementation of the Advanced Cargo Information system (ACI) fosters better data exchange and coordination, ensuring compliance with international regulations, increasing transparency in the cargo flow, and boosting the overall efficiency and security at Alexandria port. It relies on pre-registration to identify goods, delivery dates, customs procedures, inspections, transportation, and destination. This improves planning, reduces delays, and increases transparency and credibility. ACI system enhances safety and performance, benefiting stakeholders and improving efficiency and quality in the sector. This research aims to identify the impact of applying ACI system on enhancing the performance of Alexandria port. To achieve research aim, SWOT analysis applied to identify weaknesses and threats of implementing ACI system that currently applied in Alexandria port, to understand its implementation and how to overcome the current system's drawbacks in Alexandria port. In addition, the researcher adapted a descriptive and analytical approach. An electronic questionnaire administered and analyzed using SPSS. This research has found that for the ACI system to achieve its objectives, it is necessary to emphasize the digital transformation of registering and storing data and documents. This research is considered as the first research that evaluates the customs procedures before and after applying ACI system in Alexandria port.
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